ABOUT AUSTAL
Austal is a global shipbuilder, defence Prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing and supporting high-speed commercial and military vessels for the world’s leading operators.
Austal has designed and constructed (and continues to deliver) more than 300 vessels for over 100 operators in 54 countries since 1988 and has grown to become the world’s largest aluminium shipbuilder.
From safe, modern and efficient shipyards located in Australia, the United States of America, the Philippines and Vietnam, Austal has gained an enviable reputation for innovative shipbuilding using advanced technologies and modular construction processes.
AUSTAL VIETNAM
Austal Vietnam’s capability to deliver customised commercial vessel solutions is enabled by an industry leading team of skilled and experienced designers, engineers, shipbuilders and service specialists.
Austal Vietnam, located in the port city of Vũng Tàu in the south of Vietnam, commenced operations in March 2018 – as part of a strategy by Austal to expand its manufacturing operations for commercial vessels. The shipyard begins its life with core design and fabrication teams ably supported by Austal Australia’s design and construction resources.
The Austal Vietnam shipyard features modern facilities enabling best practice, modular construction processes that meet Austal’s internationally renowned, high standards of quality and safety. The company expects to add great value to both the local community and the greater Vietnamese economy; generating local employment and supply chain opportunities. The company supports the purchasing and procurement of materials used in production from local businesses, wherever and whenever possible.
Austal Vietnam is geographically, financially and strategically positioned to cater to global market demands for high speed passenger and vehicle passenger ferries, work boats, offshore crew transfer vessels, windfarm vessels and other commercial and utility vessels.