Ocean Craft Marine Selects Horry County for U.S. Manufacturing Headquarters

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Asis Boats USA (d/b/a Ocean Craft Marine), a rigid inflatable boat manufacturer, announced it selected Horry County to establish the company’s U.S. manufacturing headquarters.

The $10.8 million investment will create 93 jobs, according to the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

Headquartered in Dubai, Asis Boats specializes in the manufacture of advanced rigid inflatable boats, amphibious platforms, aluminum military craft and professional maritime vessels used globally by navies, defense agencies, rescue services and government entities.

Ocean Craft Marine’s new operation, located in the Bucksport Marine Park in Conway, will serve as its American headquarters for boat manufacturing.

Operations are expected to be online by end of 2026. Those interested in joining the Ocean Craft Marine team should go to the company’s careers page.

The state’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project.

“As the United States strengthens its inland defense manufacturing capabilities, we are proud to play a role in that national mission. South Carolina will become a home for our people, our innovation and our commitment to those who safeguard our nation,” said Asis Boats and Ocean Craft Marine President Roy Nouhra.

Nouhra added, “We look forward to growing roots here, hand in hand with the community, and building vessels that will serve and protect around the world.”

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