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APRIL 5, 2023

Silver Ships Delivers Second Explorer 40 Workboat to USACE Pittsburg District

Silver Ships recently delivered an Explorer 40 workboat to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)...

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

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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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Silver Ships Named Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year

NEWS RELEASE November 19,  2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Jessie King TRINDGROUP Phone:...

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

Silver Ships Awarded $8.2M Delivery Order for Navy and Coast Guard Boats

NEWS RELEASE October 7,  2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Jessie King TRINDGROUP Phone: (334)...

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

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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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

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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AUGUST 26, 2021

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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JUNE 18, 2021

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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MAY 5, 2021

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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MAY 5, 2021

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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MARCH 10, 2021

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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MARCH 3, 2021

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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MARCH 1, 2021

Partner Vendor Spotlight: Darley

Partner Vendor Spotlight: Darley At Silver Ships, we build high-quality, durable vessels to meet customer...

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JANUARY 21, 2021

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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JANUARY 14, 2021

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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DECEMBER 2, 2020

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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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

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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OCTOBER 27, 2020

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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OCTOBER 7, 2020

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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OCTOBER 7, 2020

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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OCTOBER 7, 2020

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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AUGUST 14, 2020

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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JULY 20, 2020

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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JUNE 24, 2020

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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JUNE 24, 2020

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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JUNE 10, 2020

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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MAY 21, 2020

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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MAY 18, 2020

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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APRIL 7, 2020

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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APRIL 3, 2020

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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JANUARY 2, 2020

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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OCTOBER 16, 2019

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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OCTOBER 15, 2019

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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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

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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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

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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JULY 1, 2019

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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JUNE 27, 2019

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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JUNE 24, 2019

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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MAY 15, 2019

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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APRIL 29, 2019

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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APRIL 17, 2019

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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APRIL 3, 2019

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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MARCH 14, 2019

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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MARCH 11, 2019

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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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

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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JANUARY 17, 2019

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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JANUARY 7, 2019

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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DECEMBER 11, 2018

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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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

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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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

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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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

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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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

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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JULY 16, 2018

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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JULY 9, 2018

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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JUNE 26, 2018

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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JUNE 4, 2018

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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MAY 8, 2018

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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APRIL 20, 2018

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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MARCH 22, 2018

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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MARCH 19, 2018

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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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

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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DECEMBER 18, 2017

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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NOVEMBER 27, 2017

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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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

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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OCTOBER 25, 2017

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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OCTOBER 16, 2017

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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OCTOBER 15, 2017

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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JULY 25, 2017

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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JUNE 26, 2017

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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MAY 15, 2017

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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JUNE 28, 2016

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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OCTOBER 14, 2015

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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OCTOBER 13, 2015

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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OCTOBER 12, 2015

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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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

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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SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

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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SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Silver Ships Delivers Survey Vessel to USACE

Posted by Michelle Howard Monday, September 14, 2015 Silver Ships delivered a 48-ft. Endeavor Survey boat to...

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JANUARY 15, 2014

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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JANUARY 14, 2014

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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DECEMBER 5, 2013

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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JULY 25, 2012

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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JULY 18, 2012

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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JULY 2, 2012

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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