maritime

The federal government is pursuing a new autonomous robotic undersea warfare capability for the Royal Australian Navy to complement its submarine and surface fleet. 

Australia’s global maritime business event, attracting maritime and defence industry, military and government decision-makers from around the world has kicked off in Sydney.

The Federal Government will invest up to $4.3 billion to deliver Western Australia’s first large-vessel dry berth to create a world-class precinct at the Henderson shipyard.

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 at Austal Australia’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. The ferry will be launched in February 2020 and will be used by Fred. Olsen Express … Continue reading Australian-made trimaran nears completion →

From 2019 until 2021, the PACIFIC International Maritime Expo will be held in Sydney. The expo is one of the largest defence and maritime industry events in the world, and the NSW government will assist local manufacturers to connect with international markets at the event, according to Minister for Trade and Industry John Barilaro. “NSW … Continue reading NSW government looking to support naval manufacturers at Maritime Expo →

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab has placed an order for an underwater drone from Australia’s robotics company, Aquabotix. According to various news sources, the drone will be utilised in NASA’s Ocean Worlds exploration program. Capable of reaching depths of up to 300 metres, the Endura 300 drone will be used for mapping oceanic environments to help NASA … Continue reading NASA places order for Australia’s Aquabotix drone →

A maritime technical school will be established in South Australia to train workers for its $90 billion shipbuilding program. The Maritime Technical College will be based in the South Australian capital of Adelaide at Techport Australia, the biggest shipbuilding hub in Australia. It will be the centre of a program to deliver training across the country … Continue reading Maritime school to boost Australia’s shipbuilding skills →