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Kongsberg Maritime to supply Promas propulsion systems for the United States Coast Guard’s new Offshore Patrol Cutter programme
As well as twin Promas, Kongsberg Maritime is contracted to supply steering gear, rudders, fin stabilisers and tunnel thrusters for the Offshore Patrol Cutter programme Kongsberg Maritime has been selected by Austal USA to supply its Promas …
Apr 11, 2024 / Naval
Rottnest Fast Ferries To Launch New Incat Crowther-Designed Catamaran
Construction on a new 32-metre passenger ferry, designed by Incat Crowther for Western Australian ferry operator Rottnest Fast Ferries, has commenced at Austal Philippines. The new ferry will operate on the popular Perth to Rottnest Island tourism …
Apr 4, 2024 / Curious
Austal And Gotlandsbolaget Sign MoU To Construct A Gas Turbine Powered High-Speed Catamaran
Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) has announced Austal and Gotlandsbolaget of Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a construction contract for the ‘Gotland Horizon X’ catamaran concept, first announced in April 2023. ‘Gotland …
Feb 20, 2024 / Curious
Austal To Build Incat Crowther Designed Catamaran For Rottnest Fast Ferries
Austal Australasia has been awarded a contract to construct a 32-metre catamaran for Rottnest Fast Ferries, based in Hillarys, Western Australia. Collaborating with vessel designer Incat Crowther, Austal will commence construction of the aluminium …
Jan 24, 2024 / Vessels
Austal Australia Enters MoU With Harland & Wolff Group To Pursue Opportunities In The United Kingdom
Austal Australia has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Harland & Wolff Group (AIM: HARL) to pursue shipbuilding opportunities in the United Kingdom. Caption: Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg and Austal …
Nov 22, 2023 / Curious
Austal Vietnam Launches 66 metre High-Speed Catamaran For French Polynesia
Austal Vietnam has successfully launched a new high-speed catamaran built at the company’s shipyard in Vung Tau for the Degage Group of French Polynesia. The 66 metre ‘Apetahi Express’ (Austal Hull 425) is undergoing final fit-out, prior to sea …
May 4, 2023 / Vessels
Austal Australia And Gotland Sign MoU To Develop Design For 130 Metre High-Speed Catamaran
Austal Australia and Sweden's Gotland Company have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the design of a high-speed catamaran called the "Gotland Horizon X". Measuring 130 meters in length, the catamaran will be capable …
Apr 11, 2023 / Vessels
Austal Philippines Delivers Largest Ever, High-Speed Catamaran Constructed by Austal To Molsinjen (Video)
Austal Philippines has delivered the 115-metre, high-speed vehicle-passenger ferry Express 5, to Molslinjen of Denmark, following the successful completion of sea trials in Balamban, Cebu. The ‘Auto Express 115’ high-speed catamaran ferry is the …
Mar 27, 2023 / Vessels
Austal Australia Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat To Royal Australian Navy
Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) announced earlier today that Austal Australia has delivered the fourth of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. Caption: Austal Australia has delivered the fourth Evolved …
Feb 13, 2023 / Vessels
Austal Australia Delivers 3rd Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat To Royal Australian Navy
Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) announced on Friday (Nov 03) Austal Australia has delivered the third of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, ADV Cape Naturaliste, was officially accepted by the …
Nov 7, 2022 / Vessels