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A new steel capability for Australian defence and shipbuilding

As Australia’s shipbuilding program gains momentum, the Navy’s next generation ships will need many materials, including steel. Manufacturers’ Monthly caught up with BlueScope Distribution to find out about its new BlueScope Distribution National Product, Processing & Solutions Hub.
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Alexandra HaynesMay 17, 2022, 10:14 amMay 17, 2022 Comments Off 177

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Manufacturing News

Hunter Class Frigate Program rolls out first steel unit

More than 28 tonnes of Australian steel have been rolled off the production line at Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide with the completion of structural manufacture of the first steel prototype unit for the Hunter Class Frigate Program, the largest surface shipbuilding project in the nation’s defence history.
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Alexandra HaynesOctober 18, 2021, 8:28 amOctober 18, 2021 Comments Off 118

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Final Air Warfare Destroyer completed at SA shipyard

The final Air Warfare Destroyer, built at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide, has been officially handed over to Defence. NUSHIP Sydney is the final of the three ships delivered by the Air
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Tajna BiscevicMarch 2, 2020, 8:53 amMarch 2, 2020 0 132

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BAE Systems and IMCRC fund shipbuilding project

BAE Systems Australia’s shipbuilding business, ASC Shipbuilding, and the Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) will together fund a research project to develop cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
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Tajna BiscevicFebruary 19, 2020, 10:09 amFebruary 19, 2020 0 114

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Ai Group issues statement on local shipbuilding capacity

The Ai Group has issued a statement suggesting a review of the Australian Industry Capability (AIC) program, in light of Naval Group’s announcement that it was investigating Australian industry capabilities
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Tajna BiscevicFebruary 17, 2020, 10:48 amFebruary 17, 2020 0 89

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Australian-made trimaran nears completion

A trimaran manufactured in Australia is in the final stages of construction after the superstructure was attached to the hull. On December 14 the Bajamar Express was rolled onto the hardstand
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auDecember 20, 2019, 8:51 amDecember 20, 2019 0 101

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WA ferry named after local icon

A new ferry in Perth has been built locally and will enter service before the end of the year. Built by Dongara Marine, a Port Denison-based shipbuilder, the ferry is named after Perth Zoo’s 62-year-old
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auNovember 27, 2019, 8:34 amNovember 27, 2019 0 107

Manufacturing News

Locally made ships undergo final trials

The last of the Hobart-class air warfare destroyers has gone through its one of its final tests, completing sea trials last week. Built in Australia by ASC Shipbuilding, the Hobart-class
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auNovember 12, 2019, 8:00 amNovember 12, 2019 0 72

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Catamaran sets shipbuilder record

Australian shipbuilder Austal announced on October 25 it would build its largest ferry by volume to date. The order for the 115 metre catamaran comes from Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. Austal chief
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auOctober 28, 2019, 8:21 amOctober 28, 2019 0 87

Features

Building an internationally competitive shipbuilding sovereign capability

Geoff Crittenden, CEO of Weld Australia, explains what it will take for Australia to successfully deliver its major shipbuilding project. I recently visited two BAE
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auSeptember 25, 2019, 11:59 amSeptember 25, 2019 0 123

Manufacturing News

Union encouraged that Collins Class to remain in SA

Unions have welcomed reports that full cycle docking of Collins Class submarines will be kept in South Australia. The shipbuilding unions, under the banned of the Australian Shipbuilding Federation of
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auSeptember 11, 2019, 10:39 amSeptember 11, 2019 0 81

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Trimaran shipbuilder grows ongoing US operations

Australian ship manufacturer, Austal, has signed a contract worth $34 million to sustain the life of another ship built for the US Department of Defense. The contract includes the dry docking of the USS
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auAugust 23, 2019, 10:03 amAugust 23, 2019 0 103

Manufacturing News

NSW shipbuilder supplies US Coast Guard, Army

The US subsidiary of Port Macquarie, NSW, shipbuilder Birdon, has secured two contracts worth US$390 million ($575 m). The contracts are to supply the US Army and the US Coast Guard. For the US Army contract,
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auAugust 16, 2019, 9:11 amAugust 16, 2019 0 112

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Australian trimaran manufacturer navigates new waters

15 years since its launch, Austal’s trimaran vessel is continuing to receive orders. Recent improvements to the design of the trimarans enable the vessel to improve its ride and roll characteristics,
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auAugust 13, 2019, 9:29 amAugust 13, 2019 0 109

Manufacturing News

Students prepared for submarine manufacturing

The University of Adelaide has redesigned their Masters of Marine Engineering (MME) program and are now conducting classes for post-graduate students. Offered by the School of Mechanical Engineering, at
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auAugust 8, 2019, 10:51 amAugust 8, 2019 0 95

Manufacturing News

Registration opens for local suppliers to the Hunter frigate program

BAE Systems has announced that local manufacturing enterprises are now able to bid to supply equipment, materials and services as part of the Hunter Class Frigate Program. BAE systems estimates that $20
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auJune 28, 2019, 9:38 amJune 28, 2019 0 86

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Austal delivers another EFT vessel to the US Navy

Austal’s American subsidiary, Austal USA, has delivered its fourth expeditionary fast transport (EPF) ship to the US Navy this year, bringing the total number of EPF vessels delivered by the shipbuilder
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Staff WriterNovember 20, 2018, 9:44 amMarch 24, 2020 0 120

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Navy OPV construction begins in South Australia

Construction has commenced on the Australian Navy’s new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) at Osborne in South Australia. Twelve of the OPVs are to be supplied to the Navy. German shipbuilder Luerssen is
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Staff WriterNovember 16, 2018, 10:15 amMarch 24, 2020 0 106

Manufacturing News

ASC patners with two French companies on SEA 1000 submarine works

The Australian naval shipbuilder, ASC, has set out to work with two French companies, FIVA and Endel Engie to support Australia’s Future Submarine fleet, following the signing of agreements in France
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David LoneraganOctober 26, 2018, 10:08 amOctober 29, 2018 0 111

Manufacturing News

First steel cut for OPV shipbuilding project

The first steel has been cut for Australia’s Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) program, which is supplying a fleet of 12 for the Navy. Australian steel is being used for all 12 OPVs. After being prepared
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David LoneraganOctober 24, 2018, 10:38 amOctober 24, 2018 0 114