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 crew who used a manual pump for fire rescue. In 1809 volunteer firefighters in New York…
Tampa PD Freedom 26 Delivery
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…
Fire Boat Delivered to the Detroit Fire Department
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,…
AM800 Delivered to Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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…
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 capable of handling the most challenging of missions. Currently, Silver Ships is the leading manufacturer of High Speed Maneuverable Surface Targets (HSMST) for the…
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 tried and tested ocean going RHIB, will assist in ocean rescue and firefighting missions. It includes an enhanced center console…
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 have worked to provide customers with high quality workboats that are designed to fit their mission-specific needs and stand the test of…
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 26ft (bow-to-transom) AM800 vessel, constructed of marine grade aluminum, is powered with twin 250 HP Evinrude G2 outboard motors, allowing it to move quickly in…
Marine Towing and Assistance: Assessing Your Fleet
The inland towing and marine assistance industries are comprised of many small businesses, each with a unique customer base and business goal. Business owners can focus on anything from standard towing to repair and refurbishment. Their missions include salvage, ungrounding,…
Silver Ships, Inc. Launches Gulf Coast Suzuki as Authorized Suzuki Marine
We’re excited to announce a new branch of our business, Gulf Coast Suzuki. Gulf Coast Suzuki is one of the few authorized Suzuki Marine dealers in the Mobile area and the region. We offer a selection of large and small Suzuki engines…