Order For Four Auto-Express Ferries Marks Austal's Largest Individual Contract

An unconditional contract has been confirmed for the supply of four fast ferries, consisting of two 69 metre and two 88 metre Austal Auto Express vehicle-passenger catamaran designs.

Further customer details cannot be released at this stage.

Commenting on the announcement Austal Executive Chairman, John Rothwell said; “This huge contract is of particular importance, not only in adding to our current strong order book but also as it confirms our presence in a region with substantial growth opportunities for Austal’.

Due for delivery in 2009 these fast ferries will be built in Australia.

To download a high resolution computer impression of the four fast ferries please go to the media section of the Austal website at: http://www.austal.com/go/news-and-images/media-access

For more information on this delivery go to the Hull 340/341 or Hull 341/343 delivery page