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| 17 Jan 12 |
“Coronado”, the second Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship class vessel was christened on January 14, 2012 during a ceremony at Austal’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, USA. The ship’s proven trimaran-hull design offers superior manoeuvrability and stability, endurance to travel 4,300 nautical miles at 18 knots, three weapon zones, capacity for any two mission packages simultaneously, and a flight deck larger than any other surface combatant other than aircraft carriers.
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| 12 Jan 12 |
On January 10, 2012, Austal’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard completed the launch of the second 127-metre Independence-Variant Littoral Combat Ship, “Coronado” (LCS 4).
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| 10 Jan 12 |
Building on its initial success in the renewable energy market, Austal has confirmed a contract for a fourth wind farm support vessel for Turbine Transfers Limited. The order is the first for a new Austal design which will enable safer and more efficient offshore wind turbine service.
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| 22 Dec 11 |
Austal is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David Singleton to its Board of Directors. His appointment as a Non-Executive Director coincides with the resignation of Mr Christopher Norman, a Non-Executive Director. The changes support the company’s focus on further developing its defence, systems, and through-life support businesses as well as capitalising on the high level of activity in the Australian resources sector.
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| 22 Dec 11 |
The Austal designed, built and supported high speed vessel “WestPac Express” has been re-chartered for use by the United States Marine Corps, continuing a success story that began over 10 years ago.
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| 20 Dec 11 |
Austal, a global defence prime contractor and the world’s largest aluminium shipbuilder, has recognised the skills and dedications of its apprentices at its annual Apprentice of the Year ceremony with Richard Taylor of Silver Sands announced as the Austal 2011 Apprentice of the Year.
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| 20 Dec 11 |
The USA division of Australian-headquartered Austal Limited has been awarded a USD$7,917,425 modification to the US Navy contract for the construction of “Jackson” (LCS 6), the first Independence Class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) awarded under the 10 ship block buy contract in December 2010.
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| 9 Dec 11 |
Austal recently announced the opening of its Washington DC Operations Office, which will allow Austal Government Programs and Business Development personnel to use the location as a base of Washington DC operations.
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| 17 Nov 11 |
Construction is progressing rapidly on a 41m high speed aluminium passenger ferry for the New Caledonian operations of global mining company Vale, at Austal’s Henderson shipyard.
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| 10 Nov 11 |
Demonstrating its growing presence in the defence and vessel support markets, Austal’s US operation has been awarded a subcontract by BAE Systems to provide structural maintenance services for “Sea Fighter” (FSF-1), a US Navy Research Vessel which is used for advanced technology demonstrations.
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