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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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RSIPV TARO
May 9, 2021
Austal Australia delivers 10th Guardian Class Patrol Boat
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 10 MAY 2021 AUSTAL AUSTRALIA DELIVERS 10TH GUARDIAN CLASS PATROL BOAT Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the tenth Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, the RSIPV Taro, was...
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BANADEROS EXPRESS
April 27, 2021
AUSTAL PHILIPPINES LAUNCHES 118 METRE TRIMARAN FOR FRED. OLSEN EXPRESS
MEDIA RELEASE 27 APRIL 2021 AUSTAL PHILIPPINES LAUNCHES 118 METRE TRIMARAN FOR FRED.OLSEN EXPRESS Austal Philippines has successfully launched Hull 395, Bañaderos Express, for Fred. Olsen Express in Balamban, Cebu. The second of two ‘Auto Express 118’ high-speed trimaran ferries ordered by Fred....
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March 31, 2021
Austal Australia supports Flying Angel Club Fremantle with A$15,000 Donation
MEDIA RELEASE 31 MARCH 2021 Austal Australia Supports Flying Angel Club Fremantle with $15,000 Donation Austal Australia has made a donation of $15,000.00 to the Flying Angel Club in Fremantle, Western Australia to support the renovation of sailors and seafarers accommodation at the facility....
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Render of expanded Austal USA shipyard with steel production line
March 28, 2021
Austal USA breaks ground on new steel shipbuilding facility
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT  29 MARCH 2021 Austal USA breaks ground on new steel shipbuilding facility Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce that construction has officially commenced on Austal USA’s new steel shipbuilding facility, in Mobile, Alabama. Austal USA hosted a ceremony at...
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Additive manufacturing receives verification
March 18, 2021
Austal Australia receives DNV verification for metal additive manufacturing
MEDIA RELEASE 19 MARCH 2021 Austal Australia receives DNV verification for metal additive manufacturing Austal Australia has received a verification statement for an additively manufactured personnel recovery davit – intended for naval applications – from DNV, an independent expert in risk...
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HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap
March 17, 2021
Austal Australia delivers 9th Guardian Class Patrol Boat
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 17 MARCH 2021 AUSTAL AUSTRALIA DELIVERS 9TH GUARDIAN CLASS PATROL BOAT Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the ninth Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, the future HMPNGS...
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Austal Giving Telethon Kids Institute
March 5, 2021
Austal Giving supports Telethon Kids Institute Djaalinj Waakinj Ear Portal Program
MEDIA RELEASE 5 MARCH 2021 'Austal Giving' supports Telethon Kids Institute Djaalinj Waakinj Ear Portal Program Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce that Austal Giving, the company’s community-focused charitable organisation, has donated A$50,000 to the Telethon Kids Institute’s...
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Austal Auto Express 109 - Fjord Line FSTR
February 28, 2021
Austal Philippines delivers largest high speed ferry constructed in The Philippines
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 1 MARCH 2021 Austal Philippines delivers largest high speed ferry constructed in The Philippines Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce that Austal Philippines has successfully delivered Hull 419, a 109 metre high-speed catamaran ferry, to Fjord Line of Norway. The...
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USNS NEWPORT EPF-12
February 28, 2021
United States Navy awards Austal USA contract for 15th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF)
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 1 MARCH 2021 United States Navy awards Austal USA contract for 15th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce that Austal USA has been awarded a US$235 million (approximately A$295 million) undefinitised contract by the United States...
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February 25, 2021
STRONGER SHIPBUILDING MARGINS DRIVE AUSTAL H1 EARNINGS TO $70.5 MILLION EBIT
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 26 FEBRUARY 2021 STRONGER SHIPBUILDING MARGINS DRIVE AUSTAL H1 EARNINGS TO $70.5 MILLION EBIT  SUMMARY: Revenue of $840.3 million (FY2020 H1: $1,038.8 million), down 19.1% EBIT of $70.5 million (FY2020 H1: $59.9 m), up 17.6% NPAT of $52.4 million (FY2020 H1: $40.8...
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