Shark chumming waters of PB biz

JEANERETTE, La. - Shipbuilder Metal Shark is building a welded aluminum 55-foot pilot boat (PB) for the Pascagoula (Miss.) Bar Pilots Association. Designed in-house, the new 55 Defiant Pilot represents the latest evolution of Metal Shark’s pilot boat lineup. The distinctive vessel incorporates the “faceted hull” design initially developed by Metal Shark for the Navy 40 PB program, and features an enhanced version of Metal Shark’s signature “pillarless glass” in a two-tiered, reverse-raked arrangement. The new vessel is scheduled to be delivered this year. Metal Shark delivered two 45-foot Defiants to Belle Chasse (La.) Marine Transportation last year, and a 45-foot and 64-foot Defiant in 2018. (Source: Metal Shark 04/23/20) Metal Shark has three fully self-contained shipbuilding facilities in Alabama (Mobile) and Louisiana (Jeanerette/Franklin), plus a dedicated engineering facility in Croatia. Metal Shark over 500 employees and produces 200-plus vessels annually with on time deliveries. https://www.metalsharkboats.com/april-23rd-2020-metal-shark-announces-new-55-foot-pilot-boat-now-under-construction/