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Jeanerette, LA – December 1, 2014: Boat manufacturer Metal Shark has reached an agreement with Damen Shipyards to market Damen designs, which... Continue Reading

Jeanerette, LA – July 29, 2014: Louisiana-based boat manufacturer Metal Shark has commenced operations at its new shipyard, where the first of... Continue Reading

The Louisiana-based manufacturer now employs 200 with expansion underway in St. Mary Parish JEANERETTE, La. —Today, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal presented Metal Shark... Continue Reading

Jeanerette, LA – January 24, 2014: Louisiana-based boat manufacturer Metal Shark Aluminum Boats is significantly expanding its operations and has acquired a... Continue Reading

Jeanerette, LA – November 25, 2013:  Louisiana-based aluminum boat manufacturer Metal Shark Aluminum Boats has been awarded a contract to produce up... Continue Reading

Jeanerette, La., November 14, 2011 – Metal Shark Aluminum Boats has been awarded a contract to replace the U.S. Coast Guard’s fleet... Continue Reading

Jeanerette, LA – February 6, 2010:  Metal Shark recently delivered seven 27′ US Navy Force Protection Boats to naval forces in Bahrain.... Continue Reading

Jeanerette, LA – June, 2009: The Louisiana Economic Development and Louisiana Industrial Development Association have honored Metal Shark Aluminum Boats with the... Continue Reading

Jeanerette, LA – September, 2008: Metal Shark was recently awarded a contract to build 90 shallow water patrol craft for the U.S.... Continue Reading

Jeanerette, LA – December, 2006: Metal Shark was recently awarded a contract to build 100 Aids to Navigation craft for the U.S.... Continue Reading