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For all the latest information on Austal’s global operations and activity, we invite you to review these latest Media Releases.

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HMPNGS Francis Agwi - Guardian Class Patrol Boat #13
October 22, 2021
Austal Australia delivers 13th Guardian-class Patrol Boat
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 22 OCTOBER 2021 Austal Australia delivers 13th Guardian-class Patrol Boat Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the 13th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, NUSHIP Francis...
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T-ATS Towing Salvage and Rescue Ship - US Navy
October 5, 2021
Austal USA awarded US$144 million contract for multiple Towing, Salvage and Rescue (T-ATS) ships for US Navy
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 6 OCTOBER 2021 AUSTAL USA AWARDED US$144 MILLION CONTRACT FOR MULTIPLE TOWING, SALVAGE AND RESCUE (T-ATS) SHIPS FOR US NAVY Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce Austal USA has been awarded its first steel vessel construction contract by the United States Navy, a US$...
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BANADEROS EXPRESS
October 4, 2021
AUSTAL PHILIPPINES DELIVERS 118 METRE HIGH-SPEED TRIMARAN FERRY TO FRED. OLSEN EXPRESS
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 5 OCTOBER 2021 AUSTAL PHILIPPINES DELIVERS 118 METRE HIGH-SPEED TRIMARAN FERRY TO FRED. OLSEN EXPRESS Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Philippines has delivered Bañaderos Express (Austal Hull 395), an Austal Auto Express 118 high-speed trimaran ferry, to...
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September 15, 2021
Rusty Murdaugh appointed President of Austal USA
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 16 SEPTEMBER 2021 RUSTY MURDAUGH APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF AUSTAL USA Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce the Austal USA Board of Directors has appointed Rusty Murdaugh as President of Austal USA, effective 9th September 2021. Mr Murdaugh joined Austal USA in 2017 as...
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DUG HPCaaS
August 24, 2021
Austal engages Australian-based DUG for environmentally friendly, High Performance Computing as a Service (HPCaaS)
MEDIA RELEASE 25 AUGUST 2021 Austal engages Australian-based DUG for environmentally friendly, High Performance Computing as a Service (HPCaaS) Austal Australia has engaged Perth-based high-performance computing as a service (HPCaaS) company, DUG Technology group (ASX:DUG) to provide burst compute...
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August 23, 2021
Austal generates strong Earnings and NPAT
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 24 August 2021 Austal generates Strong Earnings and NPAT SUMMARY: Revenue of $1.572b (FY2020: $2.086b), down (24.6%) EBIT of $114.6m (FY2020: $130.4m), down (12.1%)                 - Second highest on record                 - Higher average FY2021 FX translation had a...
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BANADEROS EXPRESS
August 19, 2021
Second of Two 118 metre trimarans for Fred. Olsen Express completes sea trials in the Philippines
MEDIA RELEASE 20 AUGUST 2021 Second of Two 118 metre Trimarans for Fred. Olsen Express completes sea trials in the Philippines The second of two Austal Auto Express 118 trimarans constructed for Fred. Olsen Express of the Canary Islands has completed a rigorous program of sea trials in Cebu,...
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Austal Hull 425 Apetahi Express
August 10, 2021
Austal awarded €20.5M contract to build 66 metre high-speed catamaran ferry for French Polynesia
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 11 AUGUST 2021 Austal awarded €20.5M contract to build 66 metre high-speed catamaran ferry for French Polynesia Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce that Austal Australasia Pty Ltd has been awarded a €20.5 million (approximately A$32.8 million) contract to design...
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August 5, 2021
Austal Australia to collaborate with Australian Missile Corporation to bid for $1 Billion Guided Missile Enterprise
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT  6TH AUGUST 2021 Austal Australia to collaborate with Australian Missile Corporation to bid for A$1Billion Guided Missile Enterprise Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce that Austal Australia has joined a consortium of Australian defence industry partners...
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RVS Takuare Guardian Class Patrol Boat
August 1, 2021
Austal Australia delivers 12th Guardian Class Patrol Boat
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 2 AUGUST 2021 AUSTAL AUSTRALIA DELIVERS 12TH GUARDIAN CLASS PATROL BOAT Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the 12th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, the RVS Takuare, was...
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