Metal Shark

Metal Shark announced a contract to build three 120' x 35' river towboats for Florida Marine Transporters, Inc. Construction is underway at Metal Shark Alabama, with deliveries commencing in 2019.

Metal Shark was selected by the US Navy to build up to thirteen 85-foot Defiant-class patrol cutters for partner nations under a contract potentially worth $54 million. The vessels will be built for countries including the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Guatemala.

In October 2016, Metal Shark installed a new 150' x 80' building for final assembly at its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard, as part of ongoing expansions.