Launches/Construction

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AUSTAL Launches 2nd Littoral Combat Ship 2

AUSTAL Launches 2nd Littoral Combat Ship 2

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Austal’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard completed the launch of the second 127-metre Independence-Variant Littoral Combat Ship, “Coronado” (LCS 4).

Austal Launches 2nd Littoral Combat Ship

Austal Launches 2nd Littoral Combat Ship

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Austal USA successfully launched the second 127-meter Independence-Variant Littoral Combat Ship, “Coronado” (LCS 4).

Austal Launches Its Largest Catamaran

Austal Launches Its Largest Catamaran

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Bornholmer Færgen’s newest ferry, “Leonora Christina”.

Austal's Largest Ever Catamaran

Austal's Largest Ever Catamaran

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113 metre vehicle-passenger catamaran for Nordic Ferry Services

Spearhead (JHSV 1)

Spearhead (JHSV 1)

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Guadeloupe Ferries

Guadeloupe Ferries

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JHSV1 Christening Ceremony

JHSV1 Christening Ceremony

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Catherine Wahlman, daughter of the ship's sponsor, Retired Army Chief Warrant Officer, Kenneth Wahlman, breaking the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow to formally christen the ship.

JHSV1 Christening Ceremony

JHSV1 Christening Ceremony

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Catherine Wahlman, daughter of the ship's sponsor, Retired Army Chief Warrant Officer, Kenneth Wahlman, in front of "USNS Spearhead".

JHSV1 Christening Ceremony

JHSV1 Christening Ceremony

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The ship's sponsor, Retired Army Chief Warrant Officer, Kenneth Wahlman, meeting with sailors at the JHSV1 Christening Ceremony.

Next Generation Trimaran Launch

Next Generation Trimaran Launch

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Austal's 102 metre next generation trimaran vehicle ferry prepares for launch at the company's Western Australian facility.

Next Generation 102m trimaran

Next Generation 102m trimaran

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Construction continues on Austal's Next Generation 102m trimaran

Next Generation 102m Trimaran

Next Generation 102m Trimaran

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Austal's next generation 102m vehicle-passenger trimaran prepares for launch at the company's Western Australian facilities. The vessel is currently available for sale.

Launch of INDEPENDENCE (LCS 2)

Launch of INDEPENDENCE (LCS 2)

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The 127m Littoral Combat Ship INDEPENDENCE(LCS 2) is launched at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama.

LCS-2 INDEPENDENCE

LCS-2 INDEPENDENCE

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The 127m trimaran Littoral Combat Ship INDEPENDENCE (LCS 2) dockside at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama.

Malta Patrol Boat Launch

Malta Patrol Boat Launch

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The first of four 21.2m inshore patrol craft for the Armed Forces of Malta is launched at Austal's Western Australian facilities.

AMH SeaCoaster

AMH SeaCoaster

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Launch of 65 metre vehicle-passenger catamaran

Launch of 65 metre vehicle-passenger catamaran

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Hormuz, the second of two 65 metre vehicle-passenger catamaran being built for the Sultanate of Oman, prepares for launch at Austal's Henderson facility

Hawaii Superferry Hull 615

Hawaii Superferry Hull 615

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January 18, Launch Day

Hawaii Superferry  Hull 615

Hawaii Superferry Hull 615

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January 18, Launch Day

Queensland Police Boat Launch

Queensland Police Boat Launch

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Launch of the first of three 22m catamaran police boats being built for the Queensland Police Service at Austal's Tasmanian facility

Hawaii Superferry  Hull 615

Hawaii Superferry Hull 615

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January 18, Launch Day

First Sultanate of Oman Vessel Launched

First Sultanate of Oman Vessel Launched

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World's fastest ever diesel powered vehicle ferry launched

Second Hawaii Superferry Launch

Second Hawaii Superferry Launch

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The second high speed catamaran for Hawaii Superferry is launched at Austal USA, with the 127m LCS 2 in the background.

Hawaii Superferry Hull 615

Hawaii Superferry Hull 615

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January 18, Launch Day

Hawaii Superferry  Hull 615

Hawaii Superferry Hull 615

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January 18, Launch Day

Launch of INDEPENDENCE (LCS 2)

Launch of INDEPENDENCE (LCS 2)

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The 127m Littoral Combat Ship INDEPENDENCE(LCS 2) is launched at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama.

47.5m NWFF vessel launch

47.5m NWFF vessel launch

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The first of two 47.5 metre passenger ferries being built for New World First Ferry is launched at Austal Tasmania.

Hull 295 leaving the shed, May 07

Hull 295 leaving the shed, May 07

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Hull 295 leaving the shed, May 07

Launch of INDEPENDENCE (LCS 2)

Launch of INDEPENDENCE (LCS 2)

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The 127m Littoral Combat Ship INDEPENDENCE(LCS 2) is launched at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama.

Trinidad and Tobago Patrol Craft Launched

Trinidad and Tobago Patrol Craft Launched

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The first of six 30m fast patrol craft being built for the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard prepares to be launched.

Benchijigua Express

Benchijigua Express

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Hawaii Superferry Engine Installation

Hawaii Superferry Engine Installation

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Installation of one of the four MTU engines at Austal's shipyard in Mobile, Alabama

AMH SeaCoaster

AMH SeaCoaster

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Construction Continues On Venetian Vessels

Construction Continues On Venetian Vessels

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Construction continues on ten 47.5m passenger catamarans for Venetian Marketing Services Limited

JHSV Construction

JHSV Construction

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An SWL overhead X-Y gantry crane lifts a module froma trolley

Next Generation 102m Trimaran

Next Generation 102m Trimaran

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The last of three MTU 20V 8000 M71L is installed in Austal's new 102m trimaran

Virtu Ferries 107 metre vehicle ferry

Virtu Ferries 107 metre vehicle ferry

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Austal launches Virtu Ferries 107 metre vehicle ferry "Jean de la Valette"

Launch of First Venetian Vessel

Launch of First Venetian Vessel

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The first of ten 47.5 metre passenger catamarans for Venetian Marketing Services Limited is launched at Austal's Henderson shipyard

Second LCS Order

Second LCS Order

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The second Austal-built LCS will be similar to the 127 metre Independence (pictured), which was successfully launched at Austal USA in April last year.

Construction Continues On Venetian Vessels

Construction Continues On Venetian Vessels

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Construction continues on ten 47.5m passenger catamarans for Venetian Marketing Services.

Malta Patrol Boats Under Construction

Malta Patrol Boats Under Construction

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Construction continues on four inshore patrol boats for the Armed Forces of Malta

Spearhead (JHSV 1)

Spearhead (JHSV 1)

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Construction image

Littoral Combat Ship

Littoral Combat Ship

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LCS Construction at October 2006

JHSV 3 Module

JHSV 3 Module

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The first of 43 modules for JHSV 3 have been successfully transported from the Module Manufacturing Facility (MMF) and erected in the final assembly bay on the waterfront