Registering and Insuring Your Custom Vessel in Ontario
Designing and manufacturing a custom-built vessel is an exciting process. Before taking a new vessel out on open water, however, there are several important steps that ensure the vessel and its crew are protected, both financially safe and legally allowed on open waters. Like any other form of property, it is crucial that boating vessels […]
Ontario Shipyard and Shipbuilders
Ontario has historically been the hub of the Canadian shipbuilding industry and is home to some of the most successful shipyards in the country. From the area’s extensive coastline and access to multiple waterways to its rich natural resources, Ontario was an ideal home for the home of Hike Metal Products Ltd and the shipbuilding […]
Working with a Shipbuilding Company in Canada
bbbnShipbuilding is one of the most specialized forms of naval construction and is crucial to the marine industry. It requires in-depth knowledge of vessel specifications and the variable conditions of different bodies of water. It is this expert knowledge that enables shipbuilding companies like Hike Metal to facilitate the needs of such a broad client […]
Ferry Boats and Tour Boats in Ontario (Large Project Builds!)
Hike Metal is among the best in the Canadian shipbuilding industry. Whether you need a commercial fishing boat for Lake Ontario or an large project ferry boat, we can make it. Our Canadian shipyards on Lake Erie are here for you. But what options are out there for energy-efficient ferries or tour boats? Are all […]
Retrofitting of Marine Vessels (Retrofit and Upgrade)
Hike Metal is proud to make some of the finest marine vessels in the shipping industry. But did you know that we can also improve the ship you already have? Keep reading to learn more about how Hike Metal can improve your ship in terms of fuel economy, environmental friendliness, and more! What Is Retrofitting? […]
Building Quality Expedition Research Vessels
The expert shipwrights at Hike Metal have been building many types of ships for over 50 years. We have built boats for the Canadian Coast Guard, various fire departments, and many Ferry vessels. But we also have experience building expedition vessels. No matter where you intend to explore, let us make the perfect advanced research […]
Custom Boat Builders in Ontario
So you’ve finally decided to invest in a custom boat for your fleet, but you’re not looking for any boat. You want a boat that does something special. Whatever kind of vessel the boat of your dreams looks like, Hike Metal can make it happen! Our custom boat builders have served the United States and […]
Commercial Fishing Boat Manufacturer
As the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea. If you’re ready to catch more fish, you want the best commercial fishing vessel money can buy. We can make any type of commercial boat for your fishing fleet or company, or even water research activities. If you are looking for a commercial […]
Building A Better Expedition Research Vessel in Ontario
Are you in need of an expedition research vessel that delivers data with the right instrumentation? The seas have gotten more dangerous in 2022. With global conflicts and an ocean that is becoming filled with plastic, and other debris you need a research vessel that will be ready for anything that expedition voyages can throw […]
Advanced Marine and Naval Engineering Ontario
If you try to build a boat without the right team, you will soon find yourself sinking before ever putting it into the water. For more advanced types of vessels, one must also consider the electronic and navigational systems. When constructing that kind of boat, you need someone with a high level of experience in […]
