Media Releases
For all the latest information on Austal’s global operations and activity, we invite you to review these latest Media Releases.
For more information on any of these news items, please contact Austal Limited (Corporate):
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May 12, 2008
AUSTAL SECURES ORDER FOR QUEENSLAND POLICE BOATS
Austal has signed a contract to build three 22 meter catamaran police boats for the Queensland Police Service, reinforcing Austal’s growing reputation in national and international patrol boat markets.
Austal was awarded the contract following a competitive national tender process for the...
May 7, 2008
Sister Vessel To Record Breaker Launched
“Hormuz” - the second of two 65 metre high speed vehicle-passenger ferries built for the Sultanate of Oman - was launched at Austal’s Henderson shipyard today.
Scheduled for delivery later this year, the two catamarans will provide a new tourism service to Oman’s rugged Musandam Peninsular and will...
May 6, 2008
Austal USA Catamaran Starts Fifth Year In Service
“Lake Express” - the 58 metre high speed vehicle-passenger ferry built at Austal USA - has commenced the fifth year of its successful service across Lake Michigan in the US.
As the first high speed vehicle-passenger catamaran built at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, “Lake Express” now...
April 29, 2008
Austal Launches Littoral Combat Ship INDEPENDENCE (LCS-2)
Austal has successfully launched its landmark 127 metre Littoral Combat Ship INDEPENDENCE (LCS 2) in what proved a momentous occasion for the company as it celebrates its 20th year.
Since its keel laying in January 2006, INDEPENDENCE has steadily progressed within Austal USA’s purpose built...
April 28, 2008
Inaugural Vessel Launched at Austal Tasmania
The first of two 47.5 metre passenger catamaran ferries for New World First Ferry (Macau) has been launched at Austal Tasmania, marking a historic milestone for the growing shipyard.
With new orders for the shipyard currently being finalised and a workforce which has grown from 40 to more than 120...
April 22, 2008
Hawaii Superferry Back in Service After Drydocking
The 107 metre high-speed vehicle-passenger ferry “Alakai”, built for Hawaii Superferry, has recommenced its daily service between Maui and Oahu following a period in drydock.
Annual dry docking of the vessel was brought forward by Hawaii Superferry due to inclement weather, allowing inspection of...
April 22, 2008
Order Secured For Fast Patrol Craft Fleet
Maintenance and training contracts attached to significant defence order
Following the recent completion of Australia’s 14-vessel Armidale Class Patrol Boat fleet, Austal announces the contract to build six 30 metre aluminium fast patrol craft for the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and...
February 1, 2008
Austal Awarded Preliminary Design Contract For US Navy / Army Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSV)
Austal is pleased to announce the award of a Preliminary Design Contract for the Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) programme for the US Navy and Army. The JHSV requirements and concept of operations are similar to those of the Austal built “WestPac Express”, which has been successfully serving the III...
January 29, 2008
Cotai WaterJets Order Four Additional Vessels
Contract adds to Austal's success in Hong Kong/China region
Austal has signed a contract for four additional 47.5 metre passenger catamarans with Cotai WaterJets (Macao) Ltd, adding to the initial ten-vessel contract signed in 2006 by sister company Venetian Marketing Services Limited (VMSL).
The...
January 16, 2008
Littoral Capabilities on Show at Pacific 08
With a growing international need to patrol littoral waters effectively and economically, Austal will be showcasing its range of high speed, lightweight aluminium defence vessels at Pacific Maritime 2008, held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre on January 29 - February 01.
By utilising...
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