Modern boats are most often constructed of fiberglass, but aluminum is the best material to choose for a workboat. Aluminum is more durable than fiberglass, which is prone to breaking or cracking from impact. Aluminum is more resistant to punctures…
Silver Ships recently delivered seven patrol boats to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) – Marine Patrol Division. Two of the new patrol boats went to Weiss lake in Cherokee County, Ala. The two Freedom 26 vessels will provide the state…
Silver Ships, Inc. has received a contract award worth $6.12M from the Naval Sea Systems Command for six Riverine Patrol Boats (RPB). The Riverine Patrol Boat is a U. S. Navy Foreign Military Sale (FMS) that will benefit a Pacific…
The first fire boat on record was built in 1765 in London. The boat was very small and had to be rowed by its crew who used a manual pump for fire rescue. In 1809 volunteer firefighters in New York…
Silver Ships recently delivered a custom Freedom series vessel to the Tampa Police Department Marine Unit. This vessel will allow the police department to patrol and navigate the waters near Tampa and will ensure safety and provide assurance to the…
Silver Ships recently delivered a custom fireboat to the Detroit Fire Department in Detroit, Michigan. The 32-foot boat has a modified “V” style hull with a 16-degree deadrise at the transom to maximize maneuverability. The vessel is powered by twin Mercury Four Stroke motors,…
Silver Ships recently delivered a multi-mission Ambar RHIB to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources maintains natural resources including state parks, state forests and recreation areas. The new vessel will be named Emil Skoglund…
For nearly thirty years Silver Ships has manufactured aluminum workboats for military use, making each vessel capable of handling the most challenging of missions. Currently, Silver Ships is the leading manufacturer of High Speed Maneuverable Surface Targets (HSMST) for the…
Silver Ships is pleased to announce a recent delivery for Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The Ambar 1100, a tried and tested ocean going RHIB, will assist in ocean rescue and firefighting missions. It includes an enhanced center console…
Silver Ships is proud to celebrate its 35th Anniversary in 2020. Since Silver Ships’ founding in 1985, we have worked to provide customers with high quality workboats that are designed to fit their mission-specific needs and stand the test of…
