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.

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. 

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 Warfare Destroyer Alliance which includes the Department of Defence, Raytheon Australia, and ASC Shipbuilding, supported by Navantia Australia. “I congratulate the 5000 workers who … Continue reading Final Air Warfare Destroyer completed at SA shipyard →

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 that will be used to build nine anti-submarine warfare frigates. ASC Shipbuilding will then use the technologies to build the Hunter class frigates for the Royal Australian Navy at its world-class … Continue reading BAE Systems and IMCRC fund shipbuilding project →

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 for the manufacture of the Attack Class submarine fleet. Ai Group’s chief executive, Innes Willox, on Friday said that “while the foundations are sound, the AIC … Continue reading Ai Group issues statement on local shipbuilding capacity →

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 →

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 Asian Elephant, Tricia. Selected through a popular vote, the now MV Tricia will run between Elizabeth Quay and Mends Street … Continue reading WA ferry named after local icon →

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 were designed by Navantia, in partnership with Raytheon and the Department of Defence. The NUSHIP Sydney, the third of the Hobart-class destroyers, was assembled along … Continue reading Locally made ships undergo final trials →

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 executive David Singleton outlined how the ferry would be delivered. “To be designed in Henderson over a 12 month period and then built … Continue reading Catamaran sets shipbuilder record →

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 Systems shipyards in Glasgow, Scotland: Govan Shipyard, and Scotstoun Shipyard. It is here that BAE Systems is building the eight Type 26 Frigates ordered by the Royal Navy. The “First … Continue reading Building an internationally competitive shipbuilding sovereign capability →

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 Unions (ASFU), have campaigned outside of the South Australian Liberal state conference, and at the site of ASC Shipbuilding. ASC has recommended that full cycle … Continue reading Union encouraged that Collins Class to remain in SA →

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 Tulsa, as well as the USS Manchester, which was announced in January 2019 and worth $21m. Both of these ships are … Continue reading Trimaran shipbuilder grows ongoing US operations →

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, Birdon will supply bridge erection boats (BEBs). This contract was first formalised in 2014 but has been renewed for … Continue reading NSW shipbuilder supplies US Coast Guard, Army →

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, ensuring the ship remains stable, providing a secure customer experience. “Austal’s trimaran design has continually proven its superiority in managing challenging sea keeping conditions … Continue reading Australian trimaran manufacturer navigates new waters →

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 the University of Adelaide, the course prepares students for careers in submarine design, project management, and the supply chains to support marine engineering. The program was … Continue reading Students prepared for submarine manufacturing →

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 million worth of contracts are will be available in this prototyping stage. The contracts are split between two supplier categories, one of which, … Continue reading Registration opens for local suppliers to the Hunter frigate program →

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 to 10. The USNS Burlington (EPF 10) was constructed at Austal’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, where two additional Spearhead-class EPFs are under construction. “Austal … Continue reading Austal delivers another EFT vessel to the US Navy →

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 the prime contractor to supply the 12 new OPVs for the navy, and will work with Australia’s ASC for the building the first … Continue reading Navy OPV construction begins in South Australia →

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 last week. The collaboration agreements were signed with submarine designers FIVA and specialist fabricators Endel Engie – both long-time trusted subcontractors to French submarine … Continue reading ASC patners with two French companies on SEA 1000 submarine works →

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 and processed in Western Australia, the steel will be delivered to South Australia, where two ships are being built at … Continue reading First steel cut for OPV shipbuilding project →