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Partner Vendor Spotlight: DuraBrite
All vessels built by Silver Ships are customized for optimum functionality and resilience in harsh...
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Silver Ships Expands to Second Location Increasing Production Capacity  Â
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Silver Ships Expands to Second Location Increasing Production...
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Silver Ships Conducts Training With New Montenegrin Navy Response Boats
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Silver Ships Conducts Training With New Montenegrin Navy Response Boats...
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Second Freedom 30 Fire Boat Delivered to Cape Coral Fire Department
Silver Ships recently delivered a Freedom 30 fireboat to the Cape Coral, Florida Fire Department. This is the...
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Silver Ships Delivers Freedom Workboat to Tarrant Regional Water District
Silver Ships recently delivered a Freedom 23 workboat with an enclosed center console to the Tarrant Regional...
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Silver Ships Delivers Four of Seven Coastal Fast Response Boats
PRESS RELEASE May 14, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Jessie King, Senior Account Manager...
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Silver Ships Delivers Cutting-Edge Catamaran to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Silver Ships, a leader in aluminum workboat manufacturing, recently delivered a Catamaran 26, to the U.S....
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Silver Ships Delivers Fire Rescue Boat to Norfolk Fire-Rescue
PRESS RELEASE January 31, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Jessie King, Senior Account Manager...
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Silver Ships Delivered Ambar 1100 to North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District
Silver Ships delivered an Ambar 1100 (AM 1100) to North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District (NCFR)...
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SILVER SHIPS DELIVERS AM600 TO THE CANDLEWOOD LAKE AUTHORITY
A Silver Ships Ambar 600 (AM600) workboat was recently delivered to the Candlewood Lake Authority (CLA) in...
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SILVER SHIPS DELIVERS AM600 TO PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
Silver Ships recently delivered an Ambar 600 (AM600) workboat to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission...
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United States Navy Foreign Military Sales Program Accepts Riverine Patrol Boats
PRESS RELEASE October 25, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Audrey Funchess, Public Relations...
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Silver Ships Promotes Jason Powers to Chief Operating Officer
PRESS RELEASE October 3, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Audrey Funchess, Public Relations...
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Silver Ships Delivers Ambar 800 to TowBoatU.S. Barnegat LightÂ
Silver Ships recently delivered an Ambar 800 workboat to TowBoatU.S. Barnegat Light located in Barnegat...
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Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Surface Support Craft (SSC) and U.S. Coast Guard Special Purpose Craft, Law Enforcement II (SPC-LE2) Vessels – Contract Update
PRESS RELEASE August 23, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Audrey Funchess, Public Relations...
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Silver Ships Delivers Fire Boat to National Parks Service Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Silver Ships recently delivered an Explorer 32 to the National Parks Service operating in the Lake Mead...
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Silver Ships Awarded Navy Contract for High-Speed Maneuvering Surface Target Vessels with a Cumulative Value of $48.25 Million
PRESS RELEASE June 14, 2023Â FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Audrey Funchess, Public Relations...
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Silver Ships Delivers Explorer 26 to USACE Mobile District
NEWS RELEASE April 25, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Audrey Funchess, Public Relations...
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Silver Ships Delivers Second Explorer 40 Workboat to USACE Pittsburgh District
Silver Ships recently delivered an Explorer 40 workboat to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)...
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Silver Ships Delivers Refurbished Vessel to USACE New York District
Silver Ships recently completed a refurbishment on a workboat for the United States Army Corps of Engineers...
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Partner Spotlight: Caterpillar Marine
Silver Ships takes pride in our longevity within the workboat industry and in partnerships with quality...
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Silver Ships Founder and CEO Mike McCarty Transitions to Chairman
NEWS RELEASE November 15, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Audrey Funchess, Public Relations...
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Partner Spotlight: Whelen Engineering Company
Silver Ships takes pride in our longevity within the workboat industry and in our partnerships with quality...
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Silver Ships Appoints Co-Owner Steven Clarke to CEO
NEWS RELEASE November 15, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Audrey Funchess, Public Relations...
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Silver Ships’ Tobin Named WorkBoat’s 10 Significant Boats of 2022
Silver Ships Inc. is proud to announce that Tobin, the largest marine hydrographic survey vessel in the...
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AMBAR 700 Workboat Delivered to Maine Marine Patrol
A Silver Ships Ambar 700 workboat was recently delivered to the Maine Marine Patrol Bureau of the Maine...
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Explorer 40 Workboat Delivered to USACE Pittsburg District
A Silver Ships Explorer 40 workboat was recently delivered to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)...
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Silver Ships Delivers Landing Craft Vessel to Suffolk County Public Works Department
NEWS RELEASE September 27, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Audrey Funchess, Public Relations...
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Silver Ships AM700 Delivered to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Silver Ships, Inc. recently delivered a custom-designed Ambar 7-meter (AM700) RHIB for the Jacksonville...
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Silver Ships Delivers Largest Marine Hydrographic Survey Vessel to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Silver Ships recently delivered the largest marine hydrographic survey vessel in the Endeavor series of...
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Silver Ships Delivers Marine Hydrographic Survey Vessel to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
NEWS RELEASE August 16, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Audrey Funchess, Public Relations...
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Freedom 23 Delivered to National Park Service
A Silver Ships Freedom 23 vessel was recently delivered to the National Park Service. The Freedom 23 patrol...
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Ambar 600 Vessel Delivered to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Silver Ships, Inc. recently delivered an Ambar 6-meter (AM600) vessel to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat...
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Ambar 800 Delivered to TowBoatU.S. Franchise in Barnegat Light, NJ
A Silver Ships AM800 was recently delivered to TowBoatU.S. Barnegat Light located in Barnegat Light, New...
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NOAA Uses New Research Vessel to Continue Marine Studies
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an agency dedicated to conserving aquatic...
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Silver Ships Delivers Vessel to NOAA Research Fish Biologist Team
NEWS RELEASE April 20, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Jessie King, Account Manager...
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Silver Ships Delivers Marine Vessel to Tow Boat U.S. Long Beach
NEWS RELEASE April 11, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Jessie King, Account Manager...
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Freedom 30 Fire Boat Delivered to Cape Coral Fire Department
Silver Ships recently delivered a custom fire boat to the Cape Coral Fire Department in Florida. The Freedom...
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Silver Ships Welcomes Rachael Smith as Controller
Silver Ships announces the hiring of Rachael Smith, a certified public accountant with 24 plus years of...
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Silver Ships Featured in International Game Warden Magazine
Recently, Silver Ships was featured as a contributor to International Game Warden Magazine. The article,...
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Freedom 26 Delivered to Quaker Springs Fire Department
Silver Ships recently delivered a custom fire boat to the Quaker Springs Fire Department for use on the...
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Ambar 800 Named Top 2021 Workboats by Marine News
Silver Ships is thrilled to announce the Ambar 800, Huntington Beach, has been named a top workboat of 2021...
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Partner Vendor Spotlight: Suzuki Marine
Silver Ships takes pride in its longevity within the marine workboat industry and in its partnerships with...
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Silver Ships Named Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year
NEWS RELEASE November 19, Â 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Jessie King TRINDGROUP Phone:...
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Silver Ships Awarded $8.2M Delivery Order for Navy and Coast Guard Boats
NEWS RELEASE October 7, Â 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Jessie King TRINDGROUP Phone: (334)...
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Silver Ships Partners with Auburn University to Develop Oyster Harvesting Boat Design Concepts
Auburn University’s Industrial Design program, the Auburn University Shellfish Laboratory (AUSL) and Silver...
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Silver Ships Delivers Latest 11-Meter AM1100 Naval Special Warfare – Surface Support Craft
Part of the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) family, the Ambar Series of vessels were originally designed to...
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Explorer 32 Delivered to Danbury Fire Department
Silver Ships recently delivered a custom fireboat to the Danbury Fire Department in Danbury, Connecticut. The...
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Fire Rescue International and FDIC Recap
Trade shows are back! Silver Ships attended IAFC’s Fire-Rescue International show in Charlotte at the end...
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Silver Ships Named Small Business of the Year Award Finalist
Theodore, AL (June 17, 2021) – Silver Ships, Inc. has been named one of three finalists for the Mobile Area...
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Silver Ships Reflects on U.S. Military Partnerships During Military Appreciation Month
For more than 30 years, Silver Ships has designed and constructed aluminum workboats for the United States...
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Partner Vendor Spotlight: Task Force Tips
Partner Spotlight: Silver Ships and Task Force Tips Work Together to Deliver High Quality Fireboat Options to...
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Silver Ships Delivers Catamaran 28 to Little Rock USACE
Silver Ships recently delivered a Catamaran 28 vessel to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock...
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Silver Ships Delivers Fire Rescue Boats to League City Fire Department in Texas and Bayport Fire Department in New York
Mobile, Ala. (February 15, 2021) – Silver Ships is pleased to announce recent deliveries for League...
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Partner Vendor Spotlight: Darley
Partner Vendor Spotlight: Darley At Silver Ships, we build high-quality, durable vessels to meet customer...
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Delivery to Utah Division of Parks and Recreation
Silver Ships is proud to announce a recent delivery of an Explorer 26 landing craft to the Utah Division of...
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Silver Ships Delivers Refurbished 11-Year-Old Workboat to The University of Southern Mississippi
Mobile, Ala. (January 14, 2020) – Silver Ships, Inc. today announces the delivery of a refurbished...
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Aluminum vs. Fiberglass Boats
Modern boats are most often constructed of fiberglass, but aluminum is the best material to choose for a...
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Freedom 26 Vessels Delivered for ALEA Operation on Weiss Lake
Silver Ships recently delivered seven patrol boats to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) – Marine Patrol...
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Silver Ships Awarded $6.12M Navy Sea Systems Command Contract
Silver Ships, Inc. has received a contract award worth $6.12M from the Naval Sea Systems Command for six...
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Fire Boats: Then and Now
The first fire boat on record was built in 1765 in London. The boat was very small and had to be rowed by its...
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Tampa PD Freedom 26 Delivery
Silver Ships recently delivered a custom Freedom series vessel to the Tampa Police Department Marine Unit....
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Fire Boat Delivered to the Detroit Fire Department
Silver Ships recently delivered a custom fireboat to the Detroit Fire Department in Detroit, Michigan. The...
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AM800 Delivered to Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Silver Ships recently delivered a multi-mission Ambar RHIB to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources....
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Silver Ships’ Impact on Military Missions: Testimonial from U.S. Navy
For nearly thirty years Silver Ships has manufactured aluminum workboats for military use, making each vessel...
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AM1100 Delivered to Eglin Air Force Base
Silver Ships is pleased to announce a recent delivery for Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The Ambar 1100, a...
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Silver Ships: Setting the Standard for Workboats Since 1985
Silver Ships is proud to celebrate its 35th Anniversary in 2020. Since Silver Ships’ founding in 1985, we...
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Silver Ships Delivers Multi-Mission AM800 to Colchester Police Department
Silver Ships recently delivered a multi-mission Ambar RHIB to Colchester Police Department in Vermont. The...
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Marine Towing and Assistance: Assessing Your Fleet
The inland towing and marine assistance industries are comprised of many small businesses, each with a unique...
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Silver Ships, Inc. Launches Gulf Coast Suzuki as Authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer
We’re excited to announce a new branch of our business, Gulf Coast Suzuki. Gulf Coast Suzuki is one of...
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Explorer 26 Delivered to Spotsylvania Fire Department
Silver Ships recently delivered an Explorer 26 fire rescue vessel to Spotsylvania Fire Department in...
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Repowering Your Diesel Inboard Boat
When your diesel inboard powered vessel is reaching the end of its service life, you must decide whether you...
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Silver Ships Brings New Boat with Fire-Fighting Abilities to Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District
Silver Ships recently had the privilege of delivering a 26-foot Freedom 26 Center Console to the...
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As Featured in Marine Log: Innovative Patrol Boat Trends
Marine patrol boats play a large role in keeping everyone safe on the water. They are constantly on the move...
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Silver Ships Explorer 26 Vessel Delivered to Tempe Fire Department
Silver Ships is proud to have recently delivered an Explorer 26 Dive Support Vessel to the Tempe Fire...
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Explorer Series Landing Craft: A Workboat Bridging Land and Sea
The Silver Ships Explorer series consists of multiple sizes of landing craft used for fire / rescue, law...
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Silver Ships Boat Discovered Off the Coast of Ireland
When we say Silver Ships vessels are durable…we mean it! In fact, one of our boats recently made an...
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Silver Ships Partners with Marine Emergency Team 21 with the Delivery of Marine Unit 217
Silver Ships is proud to have recently delivered its AM800 fire/rescue demonstration boat as a custom...
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Silver Ships Delivers Fire/Rescue Explorer Vessel to Jefferson Township
Silver Ships continues to grow its fleet in the northeast United States with its latest fire boat delivery to...
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Long-Time Employee Johnny Blackwell Retires After 27 Years with Silver Ships
After nearly 30 years, the Silver Ships team wishes a happy retirement to their long-time employee Johnny...
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Silver Ships Proudly Partners with U.S. Military Customers for Decades
Silver Ships has manufactured aluminum vessels suitable for military use for three decades. Our team has...
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AMIkids Puts Silver Ships Vessel to use for Marine Education Program
AMIkids is a national non-profit organization whose sole mission for 50 years has been helping at-risk youth...
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Silver Ships Awarded $11M U.S. Navy Contract for Seaborne Targets Program
Theodore, Ala. (April 16, 2019) – Today aluminum boat builder Silver Ships, Inc. was awarded an $11...
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Get to Know Silver Ships’ Naval Engineering Team
Get to Know Silver Ships’ Naval Engineering Team on Global Day of the Engineer This Global Day of the...
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Decades of Towing Success: Captain Woody Woodruff and TowBoatUS, Stuart
Captain Woody Woodruff, an owner/operator of a TowBoatUS in Stuart, Florida, operates two Silver Ships...
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AM800 Patrol Vessels Delivered to Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Silver Ships is pleased to announce a recent delivery for Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and...
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Silver Ships Debuts New Yacht Tender Demonstration Boat
Silver Ships has collaborated with several vendors to design and build a yacht tender demonstration boat with...
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24-Foot Explorer Fire Boat Delivered to Webster, TX Fire Department
Silver Ships has taken a trip to the Lone Star State – the team recently delivered a 24-foot dive support...
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Silver Ships Makes a Second Appearance on Lake of the Ozarks
Silver Ships, Inc. announces its second fire boat delivery to the great Lake of the Ozarks...
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Diving into Support Vessels for USMC
Silver Ships, Inc. has had the privilege of building two new Dive Support vessels for the U.S. Marine Corps....
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Program Executive Officer, SHIPS visit Silver Ships
Silver Ships was recently visited by Mr. Frederick J. Stefany, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for...
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Silver Ships Partner Vendor: Sea Machines
Sea Machines is a leading producer of autonomous control software and advanced perception systems for the...
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How Investing in a Fire Boat Could Cover Costs for Your Community
Firefighters work tirelessly to serve their surrounding communities. Aside from the obvious ways that...
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Putting Out the Fire of Doubt: Why You Should Invest in a Fire Boat
Purchasing a fire boat can seem like a large investment, especially to smaller police and fire divisions....
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Silver Ships Attending MACC 2018
The Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) is an open forum for the exchange of operational and technical...
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Silver Ships and Pascagoula PD Respond to Distress Call
Silver Ships, Inc. was conducting a scheduled demonstration of their new AM800 fire and rescue RHIB for the...
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Silver Ships Delivers Patrol Vessel to East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office
Silver Ships, Inc. announces the delivery of its latest multi-mission fire/rescue and patrol vessel for the...
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Client Spotlight: CMU’s Institute of Great Lakes Research
Silver Ships is honored to partner with various research and surveying organizations across the country. One...
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Silver Ships Attending SOFIC 2018
Silver Ships is proud to work closely with various government entities and military organizations to provide...
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Silver Ships Debuts Demonstration Fire and Rescue Boat
Mobile, Ala. (April 19, 2018) – Silver Ships, Inc. today announces its collaboration with industry...
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Silver Ships Attending Maritime Security East Show
Silver Ships has been designing and manufacturing boats for the United States military, including the Navy,...
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Client’s Day Spotlight: New Hampshire Marine Patrol
Silver Ships is proud to work within a variety of marine sectors that include reputable clients across the...
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Silver Ships Hires Shawn Lobree as Federal Contracts Manager
Silver Ships Hires Shawn Lobree as Federal Contracts Manager Retired U.S. Navy Captain brings decades of...
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A Guide to Refurbishing an Aluminum Boat
When it comes to updating a vessel, refurbishment can be a less expensive alternative to replacement. Many...
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Silver Ships Attends the International WorkBoat Show 2017
Silver Ships works closely with operators and vendors in the commercial vessel industry to provide customers...
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Silver Ships Commissions Tow Vessel for Tow Boat U.S. Long Beach
Silver Ships recently teamed up with Alamitos Bay Marine and Tow Boat U.S. to commission a tow vessel in Long...
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Building to American Boat and Yacht Council Standards
All Silver Ships vessels are built to American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and can also be...
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Silver Ships Attends Firehouse Expo
Silver Ships is honored to work closely with the fire/rescue industry to provide the latest technology and...
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Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats – Safety and Stability on the Seas
Silver Ships specializes in the design and build of various types of workboats, including the popular...
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Silver Ships Commissions Multi-Mission Vessel in East Hampton, New York
Silver Ships Commissions Multi-Mission Vessel in East Hampton, New York Police and fire departments team up...
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Fire Boats 101
It may seem ironic to think about the importance of dealing with fire situations on a body of water. However,...
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Silver Ships Attends SOFIC 2017
Silver Ships is proud to work closely with various government entities and military organizations to provide...
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Silver Ships Delivers Fire/Rescue Boat
By Joseph R. Fonseca Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Silver Ships, Inc. has recently delivered a 34-foot custom...
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Silver Ships, Inc. Delivers Law Enforcement Vessel
By MarEx 2015-10-14 14:52:25 Silver Ships, Inc. recently delivered a Freedom 21 all-aluminum patrol/rescue...
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Silver Ships delivers patrol boat to N.Y. constables
The following is the text of a news release from Silver Ships Inc.: (THEODORE, Ala.) — Silver Ships Inc....
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Silver Ships Delivers Patrol Boat to the Hamptons
Posted by Eric Haun Wednesday, October 14, 2015 A 21-foot all-aluminum patrol/rescue boat was recently...
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Silver Ships, Inc. Delivers Survey Vessel to USACE
By MarEx 2015-09-14 11:46:24 Silver Ships, Inc. recently delivered a 48’ Endeavor Survey boat to the U.S....
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Silver Ships delivers survey boat to Army Corps
Sep 14, 2015 12:36 PM The 48-footer’s hull form is designed to handle the short choppy seas of the Gulf...
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Posted by Michelle Howard Monday, September 14, 2015 Silver Ships delivered a 48-ft. Endeavor Survey boat to...
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Silver Ships Awarded U.S. Navy Contract
By MarEx 2014-01-15 Silver Ships, Inc. was awarded January 14th, an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity...
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Silver Ships to Build 36 Navy Boats over Five Years
MarineLink.com Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Silver Ships, Inc. was awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite...
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U.S. Navy Orders 100 HSMSTs from Silver Ships
MarineLink.com Thursday, December 05, 2013 Silver Ships, Inc. said it has been awarded a firm-fixed price,...
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Silver Ships, Inc. Awarded Contract for Oil Spill Service Boats
By MarEx 2012-07-05 09:59:58 Theodore, AL – Silver Ships, Inc. has recently been awarded a contract for...
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Silver Ships Delivers Passenger Vessel to Nigeria
By MarEx 2012-07-18 10:15:20 Silver Ships, Inc. recently delivered a 30-foot passenger vessel to the U.S....
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Silver Ships Delivers Patrol Boats to NC Sheriffs
By MarEx 2012-07-02 14:00:15 Silver Ships, Inc. recently delivered two 27’ Patrol Boats to the New Hanover...
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