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In a largely man-made environment, look at these striking images of nature at work at Austal’s Henderson shipyard. Proje...
27/07/2026

In a largely man-made environment, look at these striking images of nature at work at Austal’s Henderson shipyard.

Project Construction Manager Bernard Gorman, who is also a skilled photographer, was on hand to capture it.

Not bad for the middle of winter!

09/07/2026

As part of the 250th Anniversary celebrations for the United States of America, Austal CEO Paddy Gregg presented US Consul-General Colleen Altstock with a framed print of USS Canberra in Sydney Harbour.

The now iconic image of the Austal USA-built Littoral Combat Ship was captured in 2023, when Canberra became the first US Navy vessel to be commissioned outside the United States.

Austal is delighted the print will hang in the U.S. Consulate Perth as a reminder of that historic day and the United States’ milestone birthday.

Find out more about the Littoral Combat Ship 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vSAzD7

08/07/2026

Dory 2, Austal Vietnam’s first steel and aluminium build, recently left our Vung Tau shipyard for her new homeport of Papeete, Tahiti.

Before she was handed over to her owners, the Degage Group, the 71–metre RoPax cargo vessel was put through her paces on sea trials off the coast of Vietnam.

As you can see, she’s a beauty!

Watch the full video🔗 https://bit.ly/3RsB1Jr

If you are an experienced fabricator or welder, who values working safely and collaboratively, as well as contributing t...
25/06/2026

If you are an experienced fabricator or welder, who values working safely and collaboratively, as well as contributing to projects that matter, join our team and see your work reflected in every vessel we deliver.
We are leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia, providing decades of work, and are currently recruiting for opportunities to join our fabrication team, based in Henderson.

Launch your career in shipbuilding👇
Lead our teams: Fabrication Supervisors 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vvhdnF

Immediate starts: Fabricators and welders🔗https://bit.ly/4ae7xoX

Austal Vietnam's first aluminium and steel vessel, Dory 2, has been handed over to the Degage Group. With a steel monohu...
22/06/2026

Austal Vietnam's first aluminium and steel vessel, Dory 2, has been handed over to the Degage Group.

With a steel monohull and aluminium superstructure, the 71-metre RoPax cargo vessel marks a new chapter for Austal Vietnam as a multi–material shipbuilder and confirms our steel shipbuilding capabilities in the region.

The handover took place in a ceremony at our Vung Tau shipyard, where Dory 2 recently completed fitting out and trials.

Purpose-designed by Austal Australia for service in French Polynesia, she is the seventh vessel Austal has built for the Degage Group and represents another milestone in our ongoing, successful partnership.

Degage Group owner and Managing Director Mr Eugene Degage said he was delighted to welcome Dory 2 into the Degage fleet and congratulated Austal on another successful collaboration.

“From design to delivery, the construction process has been characterised by Austal’s commitment to excellence and innovation,” Mr Degage said.

Read more in our media release: bit.ly/4fUBZrR

The first Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat for the Australian Border Force (ABF) has taken to the water at our Henderson s...
09/06/2026

The first Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat for the Australian Border Force (ABF) has taken to the water at our Henderson shipyard.

It marks an important milestone in Austal’s ongoing relationship with the ABF, having previously delivered it eight original Cape-class Patrol Boats between 2012 and 2015, and providing ongoing sustainment support through our service centres across Australia.

This newly launched vessel will be followed by five others, with Austal awarded a contract extension in May 2026 that increased the ABF’s order to six.

She is the 11th Evolved Cape-class we’ve built in WA, with the last in a fleet of 10 vessels for the Royal Australian Navy handed over earlier this year.

Read more in our media release: https://www.austal.com/media-releases/first-evolved-cape-class-patrol-boat-australian-border-force-launched

Discover the Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat: https://www.austal.com/ships/patrol-vessels/cape-and-evolved-cape-class

Big congratulations to Austal Australia’s Mitchell Dick on being named WA's National Finalist for the Marine Industry Ap...
06/05/2026

Big congratulations to Austal Australia’s Mitchell Dick on being named WA's National Finalist for the Marine Industry Apprentice of the Year Award at the 2026 Australian Marine Industry Awards - presented by the Australian Marine Export Group (AIMEX).

As a National Finalist, Mitchell will be recognised on stage at the Awards' Gala Dinner on 19 May 2026, on the Gold Coast, where he’ll celebrate alongside marine industry leaders from across Australia.

The overall winner will be announced on the night and go on to represent Australia at Metstrade in Amsterdam (17–19 November 2026) — the world’s largest marine equipment trade show.

Mitchell completed his apprenticeship at Austal through South Metropolitan TAFE and qualified as a Fabrication Tradesperson in 2025. His strong technical expertise in welding and advanced structural fabrication, developed through practical, hands-on experience working on Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Royal Australian Navy, saw him awarded Austal's Fabrication Department and Overall Apprentice of the Year in 2025.

We’re incredibly proud to see Mitchell’s hard work and dedication acknowledged at a national level and wish him all the best of luck for the awards - the entire Austal is behind you!

Learn more about the 2026 Australian Marine Industry Awards awards at https://www.aimex.asn.au/2026-australian-marine-industry-awards/

Austal Ships Pty Ltd has secured a A$150.3 million contract extension to build two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol ...
04/05/2026

Austal Ships Pty Ltd has secured a A$150.3 million contract extension to build two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB's) for the Australian Border Force—bringing the total to six vessels under contract.

This milestone reflects continued confidence in the platform’s performance and Austal’s proven delivery capability, following the recent delivery of the tenth ECCPB to the Royal Australian Navy, under SEA1445-1 for Defence Australia.

With a record order book exceeding A$17.7 billion, Austal continues to play a key role in Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding industry—supporting national security, strengthening supply chains, and delivering critical maritime capability.

Construction will take place at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia, supported by a strong national network of partners.

Learn more at https://www.austal.com/media-releases/austal-awarded-contract-two-additional-evolved-cape-class-patrol-boats-australian

On 25 April, ANZAC Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, resilience and mateship of all who have served, and continue t...
24/04/2026

On 25 April, ANZAC Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, resilience and mateship of all who have served, and continue to serve, in our armed forces in the defence of our nation’s peace, security and freedom.

It is a time to reflect, to remember, and to reaffirm our commitment to supporting veterans and ensuring the sacrifices of our servicemen and women are never forgotten.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Lest We Forget.

23/04/2026

Today, Austal teams in Australia came together for an all-hands meeting that included a celebration of the completion of the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project (SEA3036-1) - following the delivery of the 24th and final Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to Defence Australia on 17th April 2026.

The vessel was gifted to the Republic of Maldives under the Australian Government's Defence Cooperation Program, at a handover ceremony held at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia on 19th April 2026.

Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer, Paddy Gregg said the milestone represents a proud achievement for the company, and Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding industry.

“The delivery of this final Guardian-class Patrol Boat marks the successful completion of the acquisition phase of the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project (SEA3036-1) by Austal, for the Commonwealth of Australia.

“Austal is proud to have constructed all 24 steel-hulled vessels from our Henderson shipyard, supporting local jobs and demonstrating Australia’s world-class naval shipbuilding capability.

“We are honoured to contribute to Australia’s long-standing partnerships with regional nations, including the Republic of the Maldives, and to support greater security and stability across the Indo-Pacific.

Designed and constructed by Austal in Henderson, Western Australia, the Guardian-class Patrol Boats form a key component of the Australian Government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program and Defence Cooperation Program, supporting regional partners to enhance maritime security, sovereignty and resilience.

The steel hull Guardian-class Patrol Boats are 39.5 metres in length, capable of speeds in excess of 20 knots, and designed for extended regional security operations in challenging maritime environments.

With all vessels now delivered, we remain committed to supporting the sustainment and ongoing capability of the Guardian-class fleet through our in-service support teams, programs and facilities located in Henderson, Cairns, Brisbane and Darwin.

Take a look back at Austal's first steel naval shipbuilding project, which has seen 24 patrol boats delivered to 13 nations in 10 years, in the video below or at https://youtu.be/re5o_DRFBmY

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