Additional Models
Silver Ships has been designing and manufacturing military patrol boats for the United States military for nearly 30 years. Our military patrol boats are equipped to handle the most challenging of missions. Silver Ships has secured numerous military contracts over the years, including IDIQ and GSA contracts. Our GSA contract number is 47QSWA18D009G.
Recent Builds
Reliable Hull Design
Each boat’s hull is designed for strength, durability and to meet the ABS rules for high-speed crafts. Additionally, all of our vessels are built to ISO 12217 category B stability standards, unless otherwise noted.
All-Welded Aluminum
All boats have underwater seams that are continuously welded inside and outside. We only use 5086 H32 Grade Aluminum plates in our boats, and each bottom plate is a minimum ¼-inch thick.
Mission Specific Options
• Forward and aft weapon mounts
• Custom-designed, locking weapon stowage
• Ballistic protection
• Experience installing GFE electronic packages
• Several shock mitigating seat options
• Full climate control package with generator
Multi-Vessel Customers
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• U.S. Air Force
*Final specifications including but not limited to performance, weight, and maximum propulsion horsepower are subject to builder’s design review.
Featured Variants
SPC-LE2
The Special Purpose Craft-Law Enforcement 2 is the latest variant of our Ambar series. Primarily used by the U.S Coast Guard as fast response boats for missions ranging from law enforcement, search and rescue, coastal security and environmental protection. It is one of the fastest boats in the U.S. Coast Guard with a top speed of over 50 knots.
- Length Overall: 39’ 8”
- Beam – 10’
- Draft – 26”
- Power – Triple Mercury Verado 300 HP
NSW SSC 8M OCC
The Naval Special Warfare Surface Support Craft 8M Open Center Console is a variant of our Ambar series. This vessel supports the Special Warfare branch of the U.S. Navy via ocean diver insertion and swimmer support in training and maritime operations.
- Length Overall – 30’ 7”
- Beam – 10’
- Draft – 29”
- Power: Twin Suzuki 250 HP Motors
NSW SSC 11M OCC
The Naval Special Warfare Surface Support Craft 11M Open Center Console is a variant of our Ambar series featuring an extended hull length. This vessel supports the Special Warfare branch of the U.S. Navy via ocean diver insertion and swimmer support in training and maritime operations.
- Length Overall – 39’ 8”
- Beam – 10’
- Draft – 26”
- Power: Twin Suzuki 250 HP Motors
NSW SSC 11M CAB
The Naval Special Warfare Surface Support Craft 11M Cabin is a variant of our Ambar series featuring an extended hull length and an enclosed cabin. This vessel supports the Special Warfare branch of the U.S. Navy via ocean diver insertion and swimmer support in training and maritime operations.
- Length Overall – 39’ 8”
- Beam – 10’
- Draft – 26”
- Power: Twin Suzuki 250 HP Motors
AASB
The Assault Amphibian Safety Boat (AASB) support unique U.S. Marine Corps amphibious training with Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) and the follow-on Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs). These vessels hold a large number of passengers, have tailored communications and carry safety and rescue equipment to support offshore and nighttime operations.
- Length Overall – 39’-9”
- Beam – 10’-6”
- Draft – 28”
- Power – Twin Mercury Seapro 250 HP Motors
RPB
The Riverine Patrol Boat is engineered to operate in shallow and hazardous water while limiting operating noise to preserve stealth. Part of the United States Navy Foreign Military Sale (FMS) program, vessels are used by allies for foreign and joint operations for counterterrorism, law enforcement and multiple other missions. These boats are armed and armored and can carry up to 20 personnel, including six crew with 14 additional troops and cargo.
- Length Overall:– 40’ 7”
- Beam – 10’ 8”
- Draft – 2’
- Power – Twin Yanmar 6LY2A-STP 440 HP diesels; Hamilton HJ-292 waterjets
Target Boat (HSMST)
Our High-Speed Maneuvering Surface Target (HSMST) Boat is a variant of our Ambar series. These vessels are used by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force as live-fire ordnance training targets. These boats can be operated in either manned or unmanned configuration.
- Length Overall – 29’ 8”
- Beam – 9’ 8”
- Draft – 24”
- Power: Twin Suzuki 225 HP Motors
Shawn Lobree
Director of Federal Programs
Shawn Lobree is a retired U.S. Navy Captain who began work at Silver Ships, Inc. in 2018 as the Federal Contracts Manager, and was named Director of Federal Programs in 2023. He manages Silver Ships’ federal government business, including Indefinite Quality, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, GSA contracts and contracts for the U.S. Navy Foreign Military Sales program. He also serves as project manager for all boats built under his portfolio, both during production and when in service.