


For all-weather operation, Metal Shark equipped the UCT with a three-sided helm enclosure which quickly folds down to allow transport via C-130 aircraft. The vessel features an onboard generator and robust electrical delivery system allowing simultaneous use of both forward and aft A-frames. The UCT features a forward hydraulic-actuated A-frame and large bow door, with a second hoisting A-frame aft. Based on Metal Shark’s proven Courageous platform, the UCT was Metal Shark’s winning solution to an incredibly demanding set of mission requirements. Metal Shark was contracted by the US Navy to build a fleet of Underwater Construction Tenders (UCTs), which have recently entered service. Here, we’ll highlight some of Metal Shark’s more notable military contracts and government programs: Metal Shark works closely with its military customers, using operator feedback to continually enhance and evolve its designs to assure each new Metal Shark reflects the latest advancements in military technology.Īt the top of this page is a list of some of Metal Shark’s more popular military platforms, which may be fully customized to suit virtually any applicable mission profile. Today,Metal Shark military vessels patrol the waters across North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Metal Shark delivers new military boats on a weekly basis, with a number of programs active at any given time. From precision welds to mil-spec wiring, a Metal Shark is built as if lives depend on it. Fanatical attention to detail is evident on every Metal Shark built. From 100% digital design, cutting, and sheet metal bending, to the extensive use of jigs to assure precise tolerances during the welding process, Metal Shark has leveraged its serialized building processes and substantial economies of scale to assure competitiveness, consistency, and on-time deliveries. The company has placed great emphasis on establishing engineering and production practices that yield maximum performance and repeatable results.

Metal Shark continues to win historically large defense contracts by using its formidable engineering power to solve complex design challenges and meet highly technical requirements. Metal Shark is a leading supplier of military vessel fleets to the United States Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Army, and the militaries of partner nations worldwide.
