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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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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...
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...