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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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October 15, 2001
Austal Secures Two New Contracts for Hong Kong and US Markets
Austal Limited is pleased to announce that subsidiaries, Austal Ships and Austal USA have each secured contracts for new vessels. The new orders are a strong endorsement of the world-renowned reputation of Austal’s design and construction capabilities that cover a range of vessel types and sizes,...
September 21, 2001
Charter of US Marine Corps Vessel Extended
Following a successful two month ‘proof of concept’ period for the recently chartered 101 metre high speed Theatre Support Vessel “WestPac Express”, Austal Limited has announced an extension of the charter period. The US Marines have extended the current charter by one month with the probability...
September 17, 2001
Austal Confirms Contract for 86 metre Vehicle-Passenger Ferry
Austal Ships is pleased to announce the confirmation of a contract for an 86 metre high speed vehicle-passenger catamaran for Venezuelan ferry operator, Conferry. Significantly, this is the customer’s second contract with Austal, with the 86 metre high speed catamaran, “Carmen Ernestina” being...
August 16, 2001
Austal Enters New Market with Egyptian Contract
Austal Ships is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Egypt’s largest ferry operator, heralding the opening of a new market for the WA based shipbuilder. The Egyptian contract is Austal’s third new contract in just over a month. According to Austal’s Managing Director, Bob McKinnon,...
August 2, 2001
Austal Leads Industry Growth with New Contract
Austal Ships is pleased to announced that the company has secured a contract to construct two 37 metre low wash River Catamarans for Portuguese ferry operator, Transtejo, The announcement of the new export contract is a strong indication the international ferry market is picking up according to...
July 3, 2001
Austal Secures Contract with US Marine Corps
Austal Ships is pleased to announce the signing of a world first contract with the US Marine Corps to charter a 101 metre high speed Theatre Logistics Vessel. Arriving in Okinawa, Japan on 11th July 2001, the 101m “WestPac Express” is the largest of Austal’s Auto Express series of vehicle-...
April 26, 2001
Spanish Debut for Euroferrys Pacifica
Euroferrys Pacifica - the first of Austal’s Auto Express 101 ferries is set to debut in May 2001 for Spanish operator, Euroferrys, across the Strait of Gibraltar. The stylish 101 metre ferry has the distinction of not only being the largest of Austal’s flagship Auto Express car ferries yet to be...
March 9, 2001
Spanish Destination for First Auto Express 101
Austal Ships is pleased to confirm the sale of its first 101 metre Auto Express vehicle-passenger ferry to Euroferrys of Spain. The 101 metre “Euroferrys Pacifica” has the distinction of not only being the largest of Austal’s flagship Auto Express car ferries yet to be built, but is also the...
February 8, 2001
Austal USA Announces Two Vessel Contract
Austal is pleased to announce its US operation, Austal USA, has secured a two vessel order for the construction of 150 ft / 45.7 metre aluminium crew supply vessels to operate in the Gulf of Mexico. The new vessels have been ordered by Otto Candies LLC of Des Allemands, Louisiana, operators of...
December 13, 2000
Austal is Named Australian Exporter of the Year
Austal Ships was judged Australia’s premier exporter, winning the National “Large Advanced Manufacturer Award” and the nation’s top exporting honour, the DHL “Australian Exporter of the Year Award” at the prestigious 2000 Australian Export Awards presentation in Sydney on December 12. On accepting...