IMDEX Asia: Cape-class construction nears end
Construction of the final vessel of the eight Cape-class patrol boats for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service was being concluded, according to Austal Shipbuilders.
The sixth vessel under this AU$330 million programme was handed over earlier this month, while the remaining two patrol boats will be delivered by the end of 2015.
Austal was chosen to design, construct and provide through-life support of the Cape class in an August 2011 contract. Each aluminium-hulled boat is 58m long and is capable of conducting 28-day patrols or patrolling a distance of 4,000nm.
Also at its Western Australia shipyard, Austal is
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
Read this Article
Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 2 free stories per week
- Personalised news alerts
- Daily and weekly newsletters
Unlimited Access
Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
- Unlimited access to all published premium news
More from IMDEX Asia Show News
-
![IMDEX Asia: First Indian pavilion at event]()
IMDEX Asia: First Indian pavilion at event
India formed its first pavilion at this year’s IMDEX Asia, and it features three government-owned shipyards, all of which are engaged in building ships for …
-
![IMDEX Asia (video): Exhibition round-up]()
IMDEX Asia (video): Exhibition round-up
Shephard Media editor-in-chief Tony Skinner discusses the most notable events at this year’s IMDEX Asia exhibition, which took place in Singapore between 19-21 May. Among …
-
![IMDEX Asia: Microflown shows off 3D acoustic sensors]()
IMDEX Asia: Microflown shows off 3D acoustic sensors
First-time exhibitors Microflown Maritime displayed a range of 3D acoustic situational awareness systems suited for the defence and security market at this year’s IMDEX Asia. …
-
![IMDEX Asia: J+S unveils an array of products]()
IMDEX Asia: J+S unveils an array of products
UK company J+S showcased a new family of low-profile miniaturised acoustic arrays at IMDEX Asia, the first time it has displayed the technology in the …
-
![IMDEX Asia: Asia navies introduced to the ‘Tank Boat’]()
IMDEX Asia: Asia navies introduced to the ‘Tank Boat’
Indonesian shipyard PT Lundin and turret manufacturer CMI Defence are working on an innovative craft aimed at the riverine and amphibious assault market. Dubbed the …
-
![IMDEX Asia: QinetiQ ViewFinder fuses sensor data]()
IMDEX Asia: QinetiQ ViewFinder fuses sensor data
QinetiQ will unveil a new combat management system for naval vessels called ViewFinder at the IMDEX Asia 2015 exhibition. The system, developed as part of R&D …
