Tag: Offshore Patrol Vessel
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.
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...
Construction begins on Australia’s third Arafura class OPV
Construction has commenced on the third Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), part of the Government’s $90 billion Continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program which aims to improve...
ASC welcomes Luerssen representatives to Osborne ahead of OPV build
Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) prime contractor Luerssen has sent another two permanent representatives to the Osborne Shipyard ahead of the start of construction of...
Premier visits Lürssen to discuss OPV job potential for Western Australians
WA Premier Mark McGowan met with Lürssen representatives at the company's headquarters in Bremen to discuss future local job creation potential for Western Australia stemming...
ASC Shipbuilding CEO steps down
ASC Shipbuilding Chief Executive Mark Lamarre is set to leave the company after three years at the helm.
Mr Lamarre, who will be stepping down for...
Austal delivers sixth Littoral Combat Ship to US Navy
Austal has completed the delivery of the sixth Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) to the US Navy under the US4$ billion deal signed in 2010.
The...
Austal opens new design and project management office in Adelaide
Austal has opened a new office in Adelaide to support the design and production for the $3 billion Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) program, which...
Austal opens vessel sustainment office in Cairns
West Australian ship builder Austal has expanded its national footprint with the opening of a vessel sustainment office in Cairns, Queensland.
The facility, which will...
Austal wins major US Navy contract
Austal has won a A$779 million deal to construct the Independence Class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 28) for the United States Navy.
Austal has thus...
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