Media Releases
For all the latest information on Austal’s global operations and activity, we invite you to review these latest Media Releases.
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January 7, 2008
Austal Completes Trials on World's Fastest Diesel Ferry
Oman ferry achieves 55.9 knots on sea trials
Austal’s 65 metre Auto Express catamaran ferry “Shinas”, built for the Sultanate of Oman, has achieved a record service speed of 52 knots during sea trials, making it the fastest diesel-powered vehicle-passenger ferry currently in commercial service....
October 6, 2007
Landmark Fleet Completed in Major Milestone for Austal
The successful completion of Australia’s landmark 14-vessel Armidale Class Patrol Boat fleet was celebrated during an historic naming ceremony held at Austal’s Henderson facility today.
Austal designed and constructed all 14 vessels during the past four years, so the event was a major milestone in...
September 27, 2007
World's Fastest Ever Diesel Powered Vehicle Ferry Launched
Omani ferries to set new standard for marine transportation in the Middle East
The first of two Multi-Purpose Auto Express 65 metre high speed ferries built for the Sultanate of Oman was launched at the Austal Image Henderson shipbuilding facility today. With a top speed in excess of 50 knots (93...
August 24, 2007
Exciting Livery Unveiled For The Cotai Strip CotaiJet
The first of ten 47.5 metre passenger catamarans to operate as The Cotai StripTM CotaiJet has been launched at Austal’s Henderson shipyard - unveiling the fleet’s flamboyant livery for the first time.
Finished in exciting electric blue, with a fountain flowing with gold and sparkling stars, the...
August 13, 2007
Glowing Reviews for Armidale Class
“There’s no denying that the Armidale Class Patrol Boats boast a very well thought out design, particularly in terms of the amount of space provided on board. The crew really have many home comforts available to them.
As for sea-keeping, the smooth ride it offers while at speed is impressive. I...
August 6, 2007
New Royal Australian Navy Patrol Boat Named "Maryborough"
The Naming Ceremony for the thirteenth Armidale Class Patrol Boat was held on Saturday, 04 August at the Austal shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia. Fourteen patrol boats in total are to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy.
The ceremony was attended by senior figures from the Royal...
June 1, 2007
First Hawaii Superferry "Alakai" Handover
Sea Trials Achieve Or Surpass All Performance Parameters
The 107 metre Auto Express vehicle-passenger catamaran, launched at Austal’s Mobile, Alabama facility on January 18, 2007 for the Hawaii Superferry Corporation has been officially named “Alakai” (Hawaiian for “ocean path”). The ferry will...
May 5, 2007
Second Vehicle-Passenger Ferry For Turkey Launched
Huge Celebration Welcomes First Ferry into Operation
The second Auto Express 88 fast car ferry “Orhan Gazi-1” was launched today at the Austal shipyard. The 88 metre aluminium catamaran is the tenth fast ferry Austal has built for, Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri (IDO).
This follows an enormous...
April 30, 2007
New Royal Australian Navy Patrol Boat Named "Launceston"
The Naming Ceremony for the twelfth Armidale Class Patrol Boat was held on Saturday, 28 April at the Austal shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia. Fourteen patrol boats in total are to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy.
The ceremony was attended by senior figures from the Royal...
April 18, 2007
April Order Book Sets Distance Record
Product Diversity Enhances Growth Opportunities
Austal has set a new distance record for its April order book, with almost two kilometres of aluminium ships now under construction and on order in its Australian and US shipyards.
This impressive achievement comes on the back of Austal securing its...
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