Metal Shark delivers 2 pilot boats

JEANERETTE, La. – Shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered two new pilot boats to Belle Chasse (La.) Marine Transportation (BCMT). Designed in-house by Metal Shark and built at the company’s Jeanerette production facility, “Jet 1” and “Jet 2” are 45-foot welded aluminum Defiant-class monohull pilothouse vessels featuring an extensively proven hull design. The vessels feature a unique deck arrangement designed for pilots and customized to meet BCMT’s specific requirements. Both vessels were delivered and are now operating on the Mississippi River, providing service to BCMT’s Port of New Orleans clients. (Source: Metal Shark 11/14/19) https://www.metalsharkboats.com/november-14th-2019-two-new-metal-shark-pilot-boats-now-serving-port-of-new-orleans/