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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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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...
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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-...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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November 1, 2000
Australian Customs Service Praises New Patrol Boat Fleet
With the completion of the Australian Customs Service’s fleet of eight new state-of-the-art patrol boats, Australian coastal surveillance capability has been significantly boosted. The Commonwealth of Australia contract was executed in May 1998 with each 38 metre vessel completed and phased into...
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October 9, 2000
Villum Clausen Recognised For Design Excellence and Environmental Performance
The Austal built 86 metre gas turbine Auto Express, Villum Clausen, regarded as the world’s most environmentally friendly fast ferry, has been awarded a prestigious design award. Austal was presented with the Western Australian Industry and Export Design Award for the development of the 86 metre...
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August 22, 2000
Austal's ferries judged amongst Australia's most Beautiful Exports
It’s official – Our boats are beautiful! Austal’s ferries were named amongst Australia’s Top 50 Most Beautiful Exports at a recent presentation held at the Sydney Opera House. The list is an eclectic compilation put together by the Overseas Trading Magazine that includes amongst others,...
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August 1, 2000
Auto Express 92 Debuts in the Aegean
“Highspeed 4”, the Auto Express 92 built for Minoan Flying Dolphins, has made an impressive debut in the Aegean operating at near full capacity between Piraeus and the beautiful islands of Naxos and Paros, making two return journeys per day. The large 92 metre catamaran has a maximum deadweight of...
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