Business Metal Shark lands autonomous defense vessel contract for Marines By Deanna B. Narveson - February 2, 2021 FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint Louisiana-based Metal Shark, a shipbuilder headquartered in Jeanerette, has been selected to develop and implement the Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel (LRUSV) system for the U.S. Marine Corps, KATC… Already an INSIDER? Sign in.