Austal Limited is an Australian shipbuilder and defense contractor that designs, constructs and supports aluminum and steel vessels. The company’s products include high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries, patrol boats, offshore support vessels, naval ships and other specialized commercial and government craft.
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Henderson, Western Australia, Austal has developed international shipbuilding operations serving customers in Australia, the United States, the Philippines and other markets. Its U.S. operations, based in Mobile, Alabama, have built vessels for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and other government customers, while its commercial business supplies ferries and related marine transportation vessels.
In addition to shipbuilding, Austal provides lifecycle support services, including maintenance, repair, refits and other sustainment activities. The company serves defense, government, passenger transportation, commercial and offshore industries through its design, engineering, manufacturing and support capabilities.
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