Tag: Luerssen Australia
South Australian-made offshore patrol vessel unveiled at Osborne
The South Australian government has launched the second Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) built in the state, marking a significant milestone for shipbuilding at the Osborne Naval Shipyard.
Luerssen launches Australia’s first Arafura Class OVP
Luerssen Australia has launched “Arafura” – the first in a fleet of 12 OPVs being built for the Royal Australian Navy to replace the...
Shipbuilders Luerssen and Civmec commence fourth navy ship project
Luerssen Australia and Civmec are set to build its fourth Royal Australian Navy offshore patrol vessel (OVP) in an effort to support Australia's historic...
New Navy facilities to support 750 construction jobs in WA
Construction works are set to commence later this year on new Defence facilities at HMAS Stirling and Henderson that will support Navy’s new Perth-based ships, as...
Construction begins on Australia’s third Arafura class OPV
Construction has commenced on the third Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), part of the Government’s $90 billion Continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program which aims to improve...
Historic Naval Shipbuilding Workforce Agreement
Media Release
Australia’s leading naval shipbuilding employers have signed a landmark Industry Strategic Workforce Plan that boosts Australia’s capability to continuously design, build, integrate and...
Keel laying ceremony marks start of life of Australia’s first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel
In the second major milestone of Australia’s newest warship construction program, the first of Australia’s Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) has celebrated a...
Construction commences on Australia’s new Offshore Patrol Vessels
Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has announced the start of construction on the Navy’s new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) at Osborne in South Australia.
The multi-billion...
ASC welcomes Luerssen representatives to Osborne ahead of OPV build
Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) prime contractor Luerssen has sent another two permanent representatives to the Osborne Shipyard ahead of the start of construction of...
Taylor Bros wins major OPV contract
Tasmanian firm Taylor Bros has secured a major contract from Luerssen Australia for work on the OPV project.
Under the agreement, the family owned business...
Featured Article
Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
