Ocean Craft Marine Selects Horry County, South Carolina, for $10.8 Million U.S. Boat Manufacturing Headquarters

Asis Boats USA, doing business as Ocean Craft Marine, will establish its U.S. manufacturing headquarters in Horry County, South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster’s office announced on December 4, 2025. The $10.8 million investment will create 93 new jobs.

Bucksport Marine Park

The new operation will be located in the Bucksport Marine Park in Conway and will serve as the company’s American headquarters for boat manufacturing. Operations are expected to be online by the end of 2026. The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits for the project.

Military and rescue craft

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

Roy Nouhra, President, Asis Boats and Ocean Craft Marine said:

“As the United States strengthens its inland defense manufacturing capabilities, we are proud to play a role in that national mission.”

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster said:

“Ocean Craft Marine’s decision to select Horry County as its U.S. manufacturing headquarters reinforces South Carolina’s global reputation as an ideal location for manufacturing companies.”