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 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...
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...
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