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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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November 19, 2003
Austal Wins A$12 Million Live-Aboard Order
Austal Limited today announced it has secured a repeat order with Kimberley charter company North Star Cruises to build a 50 metre live-aboard adventure vessel valued at approximately A$12 million. The new vessel will be constructed by Austal's subsidiary company, Image Marine, to replace North...
November 13, 2003
Austal Announces Details of Fred. Olsen, S.A. Trimaran Propulsion Package
MTU and Rolls-Royce to push 126.7 metre ferry beyond 40 knots. Austal Ships is pleased to announce details of the propulsion system selected for the ground-breaking Auto Express 126.7 metre cargo-vehicle-passenger trimaran currently under construction for Spanish ferry operator Fred. Olsen, SA....
November 10, 2003
Austal Crew/Supply Boats Delivering Day-In, Day-Out In The Gulf Of Mexico
"Anapaula" and "Veronica", the first vessels delivered by Austal USA, have now completed nearly two years of hard but successful work in the southern Gulf of Mexico. The two 45.8 metre (150ft) high-speed crew/supply boats have been operating in support of the Mexican offshore oil industry out of...
October 21, 2003
Austal USA Makes Progress on its First Vehicle-Passenger Ferry
First ever high speed vehicle ferry for the continental United States. Austal USA's latest project, the 58 metre vehicle-passenger ferry for Lake Express, LLC, is quickly taking shape at the company's purpose-built shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. The catamaran's tunnel structure has been lifted and...
October 6, 2003
Austal HSV the First to Fly the Stars and Stripes
Transformational "WestPac Express" keeps Marines moving fast. Having already completed two years of exemplary service supporting the operations of the US Marine Corps' Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) in the Western Pacific theatre, the 101 metre Austal catamaran "WestPac Express" has now...
October 2, 2003
Austal's Economical Express for Fred. Olsen
Latest 66 metre vehicle-passenger catamaran delivers class-leading performance. Even a cursory analysis of the performance and capacity specifications of the Auto Express 66 catamaran "Bocayna Express" makes it obvious that Austal Ships has provided Fred. Olsen, SA with a class-leading ferry that...
September 22, 2003
Austal Announces Third Contract With New World First Ferry
Two more 47.5 metre catamarans for Hong Kong - Macau route. Reflecting the high degree of satisfaction with its existing Austal catamarans, Hong Kong based New World First Ferry Services (Macau) Limited ["First Ferry (Macau)"] has signed its third contract with Austal Ships in two years. The latest...
September 12, 2003
Exceptional Cruise Yachts for an Exceptional Environment
Austal’s Tahitian sisters introduce motor yacht style to the cruise industry. Two Austal Cruise Yachts are now providing exceptional vacation experiences in the magnificent waters surrounding French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands. The 74 passenger sisters are the first examples of Austal's new Cruise...
September 2, 2003
Board Appointment
Austal Limited today announced the appointment of Mr Robert Browning to its board as a non-executive director with effect immediately. Austal Limited Executive Chairman, Mr John Rothwell, said Mr Browning has demonstrated his strong management and strategic planning acumen in his role as Alinta...
August 29, 2003
Austal Ships Announced as Preferred Tenderer for Royal Australian Navy Patrol Boats
Austal Limited subsidiary Austal Ships, in conjunction with tender partner Defence Maritime Services, is delighted to announce the team’s selection as the preferred tenderer to construct and support the Royal Australian Navy’s new patrol boats. Austal’s Managing Director, Mr Bob McKinnon, said the...