Vessel Maintenance Best Practices
Commercial vessel operators must keep their boats safe, compliant, and operational. Whether you operate commercial vessels and specialized watercraft like fishing boats, patrol vessels, or passenger ferries, vessel maintenance prevents costly breakdowns and protects your investment. Good maintenance practices keep crews safe, lower repair costs, and preserve vessel value. Marine environments create unique challenges that […]
How Hike Metal Has Shaped the Boat Building Industry
The boat building industry has grown stronger because of companies that deliver quality marine vessels year after year. Hike Metal Products has built commercial boats and ships since 1958. This Ontario company creates large vessels for fishing crews, police forces, fire departments, and research teams. The shipbuilding industry values Hike Metal because they build vessels […]
Tour Vessel Construction in Canada: Building Safe and Reliable Commercial Tour Boats
Tour vessel construction in Canada requires builders like Hike Metal who understand local waters and weather conditions. Canadian tour operators need boats that work well in the Great Lakes, ocean waters, and changing seasons. Hike Metal Products has built custom tour vessels since 1958, using proven methods to create strong, reliable tour boats for operators […]
Traditional Marine Fabrication Techniques
Traditional marine fabrication techniques form the foundation of modern ship building excellence. These proven methods combine decades of craftsmanship knowledge with engineering precision to create vessels that withstand harsh marine environments. Hike Metal Products has mastered these traditional approaches over 60 years of operation, building custom boats and ships that serve commercial, government, and private […]
Large Vessel and Ship Repairs Ontario
Hike Metal Products leads Ontario’s ship repairs industry with over 65 years of proven expertise. Located on Lake Erie’s north shore, this facility ranks among the premier Ontario Shipyards providing complete repair solutions for large vessels operating across Canadian waters. Ship repair Ontario specialists at Hike Metal Products handle everything from emergency response to complete […]
Hike Metal Teams Up with Indigenous Manufacturer ATMIS to Transform Canadian Marine Industry in Historic Partnership
Canada’s marine and defence sectors witness a groundbreaking collaboration as veteran shipbuilder Hike Metal Products Ltd. joins forces with Indigenous manufacturer ATMIS Protective Equipment Inc. This partnership marks the first time an Indigenous manufacturer enters Canada’s new vessel construction market, creating new opportunities for innovation and representation in the marine industry. The Partnership Agreement On […]
Marine Survey Vessels: The Hike Hydrographic Built with Engineering Excellence
Hike Metal Products builds marine survey vessels with precision engineering and practical design. These specialized vessels help researchers collect important data about our waters. The company creates hydrographic research boats that meet strict standards for scientific missions in various weather conditions. Marine surveyors use these vessels to perform thorough inspections that benefit vessel owners and […]
