Austal Limited is an Australian shipbuilder that designs, constructs and supports aluminum and steel vessels for commercial, defense and government customers. Its products include high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries, patrol boats, offshore vessels, naval ships and other specialized craft, along with related maintenance, repair and sustainment services.
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Henderson, Western Australia, Austal has expanded from its Australian operations into international shipbuilding markets. The company operates facilities in Australia, the United States and the Philippines, serving customers across the Asia-Pacific region, North America and other global markets.
Through Austal USA, the company has built vessels for the U.S. Navy and other U.S. government agencies, including Independence-class littoral combat ships and Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transports. Austal is also involved in vessel design, engineering, construction and lifecycle support, with its operations led by an executive management team overseeing its international shipbuilding and service businesses.
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