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# Master Boat Builders, Inc.: Hardworking Boats. Hardworking PEOPLE.

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## Posts
- [E.N. Bisso & Son Adds Titan and Marauder to Expand Jones Act Tug Fleet](https://masterboat.net/2026/08/e-n-bisso-son-adds-titan-and-marauder-to-expand-jones-act-tug-fleet/): NEW ORLEANS, La.— (August 27, 2026) — E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc. today announced the addition of the tugboats Titan and Marauder to its fleet, a significant expansion of the company's capabilities to support maritime operations in U.S. Ports throughout its existing footprint. The recent delivery of Titan marks the second tugboat in the series delivered by Master Boat Builders to Maritime Partners and represents another milestone in the companies’ ongoing collaboration to expand modern towing capacity across the region.
- [Master Boat Builders Launches Defiant, Third of Eight Tugs Built for Maritime Partners](https://masterboat.net/2026/08/master-boat-builders-launches-defiant-third-of-eight-tugs-built-for-maritime-partners/): CODEN, Ala. — (August 26, 2026) – Master Boat Builders, Inc. (“Master Boat”) recently announced the successful launch of Defiant, the third of eight tugboats being built for Maritime Partners, LLC. The launch represents another key milestone in the companies’ ongoing partnership and reflects sustained demand for high-performance tug capacity across the maritime and energy sectors.
- [Master Boat Builders Delivers Saturn for Suderman & Young Towing Company, First Vessel in New Rapport 3000 Escort Tug Series](https://masterboat.net/2026/06/master-boat-builders-delivers-saturn-for-suderman-young-towing-company-first-vessel-in-new-rapport-3000-escort-tug-series/): CODEN, AL., — (June 24, 2026) – Master Boat Builders, Inc. ("Master Boat") today announced the successful delivery of Saturn for Suderman & Young Towing Company, the first vessel in a new series of Rapport 3000 escort tugs . The Saturn is the first of four vessels in this series.
- [Master Boat Builders Launches Titan, Second of Eight Tugs Built for Maritime Partners](https://masterboat.net/2026/05/master-boat-builders-launches-titan-second-of-eight-tugs-built-for-maritime-partners/): Titan Marks the launch of the second vessel in an eight-boat series between two of the Gulf’s leading maritime companies
- [Master Boat Builders Christens and Delivers Marauder, First of Eight Tugboats Built for Maritime Partners](https://masterboat.net/2026/05/master-boat-builders-christens-and-delivers-marauder-first-of-eight-tugboats-built-for-maritime-partners/): New RApport 2700 tugboat series to support towing, escort, and marine support operations
- [ICYMI – Master Boat Builders President Rebuts WSJ Anti-Jones Act Editorial](https://masterboat.net/2026/05/icymi-master-boat-builders-president-rebuts-wsj-anti-jones-act-editorial/): Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders, authored a letter to the editor in the Wall Street Journal yesterday responding to the editorial board's op-ed, "Trump Halts the Blockade of U.S. Ports."
- [ICYMI – Master Boat Builders’ President on Steve Gruber Show: Jones Act Waiver Risks U.S. Shipbuilding](https://masterboat.net/2026/05/icymi-master-boat-builders-president-on-steve-gruber-show-jones-act-waiver-risks-u-s-shipbuilding/): WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders joined The Steve Gruber Show to discuss growing industry concerns over the Jones Act waiver. Rice warns the move could benefit foreign competitors—including China—while weakening America’s maritime industry and national security. You can read his recent op-ed in Real Clear Policy that dives into this issue further HERE.
- [Master Boat Builders Recently Began Module Fabrication for U.S. Navy T-ATS Program](https://masterboat.net/2026/05/master-boat-builders-recently-began-module-fabrication-for-u-s-navy-t-ats-program/): CODEN, Ala. – Master Boat Builders, Inc. ("Master Boat") recently announced the commencement of module fabrication for the U.S. Navy's Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship (T-ATS) program under its partnership with Austal USA. The start of fabrication marks a significant milestone as Master Boat advances its role in the Navy's effort to strengthen and diversify the domestic shipbuilding industrial base.
- [ICYMI – Master Boat Builders’ President in Real Clear Policy: The Jones Act Waiver: A Gift to China and NATO’s Iran Onlookers](https://masterboat.net/2026/05/icymi-master-boat-builders-president-in-real-clear-policy-the-jones-act-waiver-a-gift-to-china-and-natos-iran-onlookers/): WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders, authored an op-ed in Real Clear Policy titled “The Jones Act Waiver: A Gift to China and NATO’s Iran Onlookers.”
- [Master Boat Builders Launches Saturn, First in New Rapport 3000 Escort Tug Series for Suderman & Young Towing Company](https://masterboat.net/2026/04/master-boat-builders-launches-saturn-first-in-new-rapport-3000-escort-tug-series-for-suderman-young-towing-company/): CODEN, AL., — (April 8, 2026) – Master Boat Builders, Inc. ("Master Boat") today announced the successful launch of Saturn, the first vessel in the new H500 series of Rapport 3000 escort tugs built for Suderman & Young Towing Company, marking Master Boat's entry into a new class of high-performance escort tug design. The Saturn (H500) marks the first of four vessels in the H500 series, with H501 through H503 currently under construction.
- [Master Boat Builders Delivers Rapport 2800 Tugboat for Gulf LNG Partnership](https://masterboat.net/2026/04/master-boat-builders-delivers-rapport-2800-tugboat-for-gulf-lng-partnership/): CODEN, Al., — (April 2, 2026) – Master Boat Builders, Inc. (“Master Boat”) today announced the successful delivery of the Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur, LLC (“Gulf LNG”), a joint venture comprised of Bay-Houston Management, LLC; Bay Towing, LLC; Moran Towing Corporation; and Suderman & Young Towing Company. Together, the Gulf LNG partners have more than 400 years of experience in ship assist and towage services. The partnership operates at four LNG terminals along the U.S. Gulf Coast and is a leading provider of marine services at LNG terminals in North America. The Jill is the sixth vessel in a Rapport 2800 tugboat series designed by Robert Allan Ltd. and the second of two identical vessels designed specifically for Gulf LNG operations.
- [Master Boat Builders Launches Marauder, First of Eight Tugs Built for Maritime Partners](https://masterboat.net/2026/03/master-boat-builders-launches-marauder-first-of-eight-tugs-built-for-maritime-partners/): CODEN, Ala. – Master Boat Builders, Inc. (“Master Boat”) announced the successful launch of Marauder, the first of eight tugboats being built for Maritime Partners, LLC. The milestone marks a significant expansion of the companies’ partnership and reflects the growing demand for high-performance tug capacity across the maritime and energy sectors.
- [Master Boat Builders Signs Contract with Austal USA to Fabricate Modules for U.S. Navy Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship (T-ATS) Program](https://masterboat.net/2026/03/master-boat-builders-signs-contract-with-austal-usa-to-fabricate-modules-for-u-s-navy-towing-salvage-and-rescue-ship-t-ats-program/): CODEN, Ala. - Master Boat Builders, Inc. (“Master Boat”) announced it has signed a contract with Austal USA to fabricate modules for the U.S. Navy’s Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship (T-ATS) program. The contract establishes Master Boat as a key subcontractor contributing to the construction and delivery of critical vessels that enhance the Navy’s and the Trump Administration’s push to diversify and strengthen the domestic shipbuilding industrial base through distributed production.
- [Master Boat Builders Expands Shipbuilding Operations with $7.8 Million Investment in Mobile County](https://masterboat.net/2025/10/master-boat-builders-expands-shipbuilding-operations-with-7-8-million-investment-in-mobile-county/): Master Boat Builders, Inc. today announced that it has executed a contract to build two new tugboats in its Coden, Ala., shipyard for Moran Towing Corporation based in New Canaan, Conn. The new tugs will be the first that Master Boat Builders will build for Moran Towing – one of the oldest and respected maritime operators in the United States.
- [Marine Log “Master Boat Builders delivers tug Tortuga to Seaside LNG”](https://masterboat.net/2024/03/marine-log-master-boat-builders-delivers-tug-tortuga-to-seaside-lng/): Marine Log
- [Marine Log “First fully electric tugboat in U.S. delivered to Crowley”](https://masterboat.net/2024/01/marine-log-first-fully-electric-tugboat-in-u-s-delivered-to-crowley/): Marine Log
- [Moran Towing orders pair of tugs from Master Boat Builders](https://masterboat.net/2022/12/moran-towing-orders-pair-of-tugs-from-master-boat-builders/): (MOBILE, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders has executed a contract to build two new tugboats in its Coden, Ala., shipyard for Moran Towing Corp. based in New Canaan, Conn. The new tugs will be the first that Master Boat Builders will build for Moran Towing, one of the oldest and respected maritime operators in the United States.
- [Master Boat Builders to Construct Two New Tugboats for Moran Towing](https://masterboat.net/2022/11/master-boat-builders-to-construct-two-new-tugboats-for-moran-towing/): Master Boat Builders, Inc. today announced that it has executed a contract to build two new tugboats in its Coden, Ala., shipyard for Moran Towing Corporation based in New Canaan, Conn. The new tugs will be the first that Master Boat Builders will build for Moran Towing – one of the oldest and respected maritime operators in the United States.
- [This small Alabama shipyard is building the tugs of the future](https://masterboat.net/2022/11/this-small-alabama-shipyard-is-building-the-tugs-of-the-future/): al.com
- [Master Boat Builders to Construct New Tugboat for Suderman & Young Towing Company](https://masterboat.net/2022/07/master-boat-builders-to-construct-new-tugboat-for-suderman-young-towing-company/): Master Boat Builders, Inc. today announced that it has executed a contract to build a new tugboat in its Coden, Ala., yard for Suderman & Young Towing Company of Houston, Texas. Master Boat Builders currently has three tugs under construction of a different design for Suderman & Young.
- [Master Boat Builders Announces Delivery of Hermes Rotortug for Seabulk](https://masterboat.net/2022/06/master-boat-builders-announces-delivery-of-hermes-rotortug-for-seabulk/): Master Boat Builders, Inc. (MBB) today announced that Hermes, an Advanced Rotortug (ART 90-98US), was delivered to Seabulk earlier this month. This Rotortug was designed by Robert Allan Naval Architects & Marine Engineers and built at MBB’s Coden, Ala. yard.  Hermes is the sister ship to Nike, which was delivered to Seabulk in 2021.
- [New Seabulk tug features Berg’s most advanced hybrid electric package ever](https://masterboat.net/2022/04/new-seabulk-tug-features-bergs-most-advanced-hybrid-electric-package-ever/): Marine Log
- [Master Boat Builders Announces Delivery of “Spartan” Hybrid Tugboat for Seabulk](https://masterboat.net/2021/11/master-boat-builders-announces-delivery-of-spartan-hybrid-tugboat-for-seabulk-2/): Master Boat Builders, Inc. today announced that earlier this month, Spartan, an electric-hybrid tugboat was delivered to Seabulk. This modern and unique tug was built at MBB’s Coden, Ala., yard for Seabulk.
- [Master Boat Builders Announces Delivery of Polaris](https://masterboat.net/2021/09/master-boat-builders-announces-delivery-of-spartan-hybrid-tugboat-for-seabulk/): MOBILE, Ala. — Master Boat Builders, Inc. (MBB), announced the delivery of a new 4,000-hp tug to Polaris New Energy. Named the Polaris, this tug will be coupled with the recently delivered barge Clean Canaveral, forming the largest Jones Act compliant articulated tug barge (ATB) providing LNG bunker fuel in the U.S. Master Boat Builders, Polaris New Energy and the ATB operator McAllister Towing are proud to support the advancement of this new, clean marine fuel.

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- [Sample Page](https://masterboat.net/sample-page/): Master Boat Builders, Inc. today announced that it has executed a contract to build two new tugboats in its Coden, Ala., shipyard for Moran Towing Corporation based in New Canaan, Conn. The new tugs will be the first that Master Boat Builders will build for Moran Towing – one of the oldest and respected maritime operators in the United States.

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## Our Team
- [Garrett Rice](https://masterboat.net/team/garrett-rice/): A native of Mobile, Alabama, Garrett grew up in the family business that was founded by his father, Michael, and his grandfather. He began working with his father as a child and came into the business full-time in 2011 as a project manager and accountant. Within a few years, he began to handle business development and took on the role of Chief Financial Officer. In 2020, he became President of Master Boat Builders and now oversees the day-to-day operations of the business.
- [Michael Rice](https://masterboat.net/team/michael-rice/): A native of Mobile, Alabama, Garrett grew up in the family business that was founded by his father, Michael, and his grandfather. He began working with his father as a child and came into the business full-time in 2011 as a project manager and accountant. Within a few years, he began to handle business development and took on the role of Chief Financial Officer. In 2020, he became President of Master Boat Builders and now oversees the day-to-day operations of the business.
- [David Rice](https://masterboat.net/team/david-rice/): A native of Mobile, Alabama, Garrett grew up in the family business that was founded by his father, Michael, and his grandfather. He began working with his father as a child and came into the business full-time in 2011 as a project manager and accountant. Within a few years, he began to handle business development and took on the role of Chief Financial Officer. In 2020, he became President of Master Boat Builders and now oversees the day-to-day operations of the business.
- [Mike Weatherly](https://masterboat.net/team/mike-weatherly/): A native of Mobile, Alabama, Garrett grew up in the family business that was founded by his father, Michael, and his grandfather. He began working with his father as a child and came into the business full-time in 2011 as a project manager and accountant. Within a few years, he began to handle business development and took on the role of Chief Financial Officer. In 2020, he became President of Master Boat Builders and now oversees the day-to-day operations of the business.
- [Ryan B. Roth, PE, MBA](https://masterboat.net/team/ryan-b-roth-pe-mba/): A native of Mobile, Alabama, Garrett grew up in the family business that was founded by his father, Michael, and his grandfather. He began working with his father as a child and came into the business full-time in 2011 as a project manager and accountant. Within a few years, he began to handle business development and took on the role of Chief Financial Officer. In 2020, he became President of Master Boat Builders and now oversees the day-to-day operations of the business.
- [Wes Dubroc](https://masterboat.net/team/wes-dubroc/): A native of Mobile, Alabama, Garrett grew up in the family business that was founded by his father, Michael, and his grandfather. He began working with his father as a child and came into the business full-time in 2011 as a project manager and accountant. Within a few years, he began to handle business development and took on the role of Chief Financial Officer. In 2020, he became President of Master Boat Builders and now oversees the day-to-day operations of the business.
- [Jared Lynde](https://masterboat.net/team/jared-lynde/): A native of Mobile, Alabama, Garrett grew up in the family business that was founded by his father, Michael, and his grandfather. He began working with his father as a child and came into the business full-time in 2011 as a project manager and accountant. Within a few years, he began to handle business development and took on the role of Chief Financial Officer. In 2020, he became President of Master Boat Builders and now oversees the day-to-day operations of the business.
- [Brent Laforce](https://masterboat.net/team/brent-laforce/): A native of Mobile, Alabama, Garrett grew up in the family business that was founded by his father, Michael, and his grandfather. He began working with his father as a child and came into the business full-time in 2011 as a project manager and accountant. Within a few years, he began to handle business development and took on the role of Chief Financial Officer. In 2020, he became President of Master Boat Builders and now oversees the day-to-day operations of the business.