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08 Feb 2012
Repeat Austal Customer Orders Efficient Medium Speed Ferry
Austal has secured an order for a highly efficient medium speed ferry with leading French Polynesian operator and existing customer, SNC Aremiti Ferry. The 80 metre vehicle-passenger catamaran is scheduled for delivery in October 2013.
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18 May 2011
Danish Company Takes Delivery of Austal's Largest Catamaran
Austal’s largest catamaran built to date, the 113 metre “Leonora Christina”, was recently handed over to her owners, marking completion of construction of the high speed vehicle-passenger ferry at Austal’s Henderson shipyard.
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11 Apr 2011
Austal Unveils LNG Report
Austal has unveiled its study on the application of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel for several types of ferries, as an alternative to traditional fuel options in medium and high speed vessels.
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28 Jan 2011
Austal Launches Its Largest Catamaran
The final stages of construction of Austal’s largest catamaran to date were celebrated this week with a traditional ‘coin ceremony’, followed by the vessel’s successful launch.
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13 Dec 2010
Oman Ferries Continue To Set Records
With its Austal built high speed ferry “Hormuz” having already increased the record for the world’s fastest diesel powered vehicle passenger ferry, setting a target of 56.3 knots on 19 November 2010, the National Ferry Company of Oman has now confirmed that her sister vessel “Shinas” has broken that record by achieving a speed of 56.6 knots.
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10 Dec 2010
Austal Unveils Its Largest Ever Catamaran
At around 20 metres longer than a standard soccer pitch and weighing around 1000 tonnes, the vessel will be able to hold up to 1,400 passengers and 357 cars when complete and travel at speeds of up to 40 knots.
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27 Aug 2010
“Jean De La Valette” Delivered To Virtu Ferries
Mediterranean based operator Virtu Ferries recently took delivery of the 107 metre vehicle-passenger catamaran, “Jean de la Vallete”. The vessel marks a significant milestone for Austal being the largest catamaran built by Austal in Australia and its 24th commercial delivery to the Mediterranean region.
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18 May 2010
Trimaran Named Industrial Product of the Year
Austal’s next generation 102 metre high speed trimaran ferry has won the prestigious Manufacturer’s Monthly Industrial Product of the Year Award at the 2010 Endeavour Awards held in Sydney.
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10 May 2010
Next Generation 102m Trimaran
The approaching completion of Austal’s next generation 102 metre high speed trimaran ferry heralds a new era in maritime transportation.
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28 Apr 2010
Austal Launches 107m Ferry for Malta
Austal has successfully launched Maltese operator Virtu Ferries’ new 107 metre high speed vehicle-passenger catamaran “Jean de la Valette” at its Western Australian facilities.
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12 Mar 2010
Next Generation Trimaran Exceeds Performance Expectations
Austal’s next generation 102-metre trimaran has impressed during sea trials, achieving a speed of 39 knots at 90% MCR with 340 tonnes deadweight.
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14 Dec 2009
Next Generation Trimaran Launched
Austal has successfully launched its next generation 102 metre high speed trimaran vehicle-passenger ferry at its Western Australian facility.
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08 Sep 2009
Engines Installed on Next Generation Trimaran
Unique Three-Engine Layout Offers Improved Fuel Efficiency
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01 Sep 2009
Austal Service To Maintain Red Sea Ferries
Technical Management and Maintenance Package Demonstrates Service Capability
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05 Jun 2009
Next Generation Austal Trimaran Revealed
Revolutionary Sea Transportation Solution Coming Soon
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15 Apr 2009
Saudi Arabia Welcomes "Jazan" and "Farasan"
Vehicle-Passenger Catamarans to Service Growing Tourism Destination
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06 Apr 2009
Virtu Ferries Orders 107m Austal Cat
Second Large Ferry Contract within a Week
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02 Apr 2009
Nordic Ferry Services Order Largest Ever Austal Catamaran
Vehicle-Passenger Capacity Among World's Highest
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05 Dec 2008
First Saudi Arabian Ferries Delivered
Ceremony Welcomes Vehicle-Passenger Catamarans to Middle East
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16 Oct 2008
Austal Welcomes Shun Tak-Turbojet Purchase of NWFF Vessels