Austal News - Issue 1 2005 - Austal Ships

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PAGE THREE YEMEN NAVY FLEET DEPARTS AUSTRALIA IN RECORD SHIPMENT PLEASING HALF YEARLY RESULTS The unusual sight of ten navy patrol vessels being loaded onboard the heavy lift ship “Maria” in the first week of February contrasted the normal exports leaving the Western Australian port of Fremantle. The shipment was a truly international logistics exercise involving Austal; Singapore-based project and heavy lift shipping specialist Coli Shipping (S); SAL, the German owners of “Maria”; and the Yemen Ministry of Defence which ordered the boats in June 2003. The delivery of these vessels heralds an important step in Austal’s progress as an internationally recognised supplier of navy and patrol vessels. It followed the naming ceremony for the first of twelve 57 metre patrol boats for the Royal Australian Navy, and reflects Austal’s status as one of Australia’s most successful and advanced manufacturing companies. The heavy lift ship left the Australian Marine Complex on Wednesday 9 February and arrived in the Middle East nation’s new maritime force in the port of Hodeida in late Austal supports apprentice opportunities February. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new patrol boats were the 60 members of the Yemen defence force who each spent several weeks in Perth last year receiving instruction on vessel operation and maintenance techniques. Ten 37.5 metre patrol boats en route to Yemen A combination of local and country applicants have made their career start as a new apprentice with Austal. Over 60 of these new recruits have begun a four year program to achieve a trade qualification and others will commence in July. As a large scale manufacturer Austal has provided opportunities in the following areas; • Electrical • Aluminium Fabrication & Welding • Marine Fitout • Marine Fitters (Engineering) IN FEBRUARY 2005 AUSTAL LIMITED ANNOUNCED ITS HALF YEARLY RESULTS REVEALING A PROFIT OF $21.6 MILLION AFTER INCOME TAX AND OUTSIDE EQUITY INTERESTS. THIS IS COMPARED WITH THE $3.0 MILLION REPORTED FOR THE CORRESPONDING PERIOD LAST YEAR. As at 31 December 2004, contracted commercial and defence orders provided still to be recognised revenue of $386 million through to 2007. This order book excludes the two 105 metre catamarans for Hawaii Superferry, two additional Armidale class patrol vessels announced by the Prime Minister and the two initial Littoral Combat Ships which are the subject of options. These orders would collectively add over $500 million to the order book. In total, Austal provides the opportunity for around 80 students a year to enter the shipbuilding industry in these trades and employs approximately 1000 people at its shipyards in Henderson. Apprentices are supported through significant recognition programs and, with operations in the USA, there are promotional and travel opportunities available on completion of their training. total covered area of 16,500 square metres for ship production, roughly quadruple the existing facility. The expansion will add two large bays connected by 2 mezzanine levels, two additional launch aprons in front of each bay, a combined wharf (bulkhead) length of 238 metres and additional overhead cranes capable of lifting 80- tonne modules in each bay. When complete the new facility will accommodate a total workforce of up to 700 personnel. GROUNDBREAKING NEWS FROM THE USA WORK IS WELL UNDERWAY AS AUSTAL PREPARES FOR LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP PROJECT. Austal’s US operation located in Mobile, Alabama, celebrated the start of work on its expanded facilities with a groundbreaking ceremony on January 17, 2005. The new construction halls when added to the existing facility will provide a combined The yard is currently building a 105 metre, high speed vehicle-passenger catamaran in its existing facility. Upon completion, this ferry will completely fill the current hall emphasising the expansion needed to accommodate the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) that are based on a 127 metre trimaran hull, as seen on the recently delivered “Benchijigua Express”. A decision on the option in place to build one or two initial Littoral Combat Ships is expected towards the end of 2005. Construction of up to 60 ships over a 15 year period has been identified for future US Navy requirements.
PAGE FOUR Vessels currently under construction AUSTAL NEWS AUSTRALIA Vessel Type: Client: Destination: 37.7m private research monohull Private Owner Bahamas Gold Express Vessel Type: Client: Destination: Vessel Type: Client: Destination: 45m passenger catamaran and 45m vehicle-passenger catamaran L'Express des Iles, SA Guadeloupe 12 x 56m naval patrol boats Royal Australian Navy Australia Silver Express TWO FAST FERRIES FOR GUADELOUPE IN OCTOBER AUSTAL ANNOUNCED A FURTHER STRENGTHENING OF ITS ALREADY SUBSTANTIAL ORDER BOOK THROUGH THE SIGNING OF A Vessel Type: Client: Destination: Vessel Type: Client: Destination: 67m vehicle-passenger catamaran Virtu Ferries Malta 85m vehicle-passenger catamaran Hellas Flying Dolphins Greece CONTRACT FOR TWO FAST FERRIES. The 45 metre catamarans are being built for L’Express des Iles SA, a French company that operates both domestic and international services from Guadeloupe. Its existing fleet of four fast ferries includes two catamarans built by Austal in 1998 – the 40 metre, 300 passenger “Opale Express” and the 47.6 metre “Jade Express” which has capacity for 329 passengers and 10 cars. Currently under construction in Austal’s Henderson shipyard, the two vessels are due for delivery in October 2005 and are intended to replace the two non-Austal catamarans in the L’Express des Iles fleet. One will carry 360 passengers and 10 cars and the other 446 passengers but they will have identical four engine propulsion arrangements providing a speed of 38 knots fully loaded. USA Vessel Type: Client: Destination: 105m vehicle-passenger catamaran Hawaii Superferry USA Austal’s Chairman Mr John Rothwell said he was extremely proud of the company’s track record of securing repeat business. He attributes the customer loyalty to the emphasis the company places on working closely with clients to ensure they are provided with vessels and follow-up service that completely meets their needs. “While there are numerous instances of operators turning to us after initially operating fast ferries built by other shipyards, the reverse situation is virtually unheard of. This reflects the extremely high level of satisfaction with both the vessels we build and the service we provide our customers,” he said. AUSTAL EXHIBITION ACTIVITIES 2005 • Fast 2005 Conference, St Petersburg, 27 – 30 June • 2nd Fast Ferry Conference, London, 28 – 29 September • Interferry, Athens, 4 – 7 October • DEMA, Las Vegas, 4 – 7 October • 5th International Forum on Aluminium Ships, Tokyo, 11 – 13 October • Ferries, Florida, 7 – 9 November • International Workboat Show, Louisiana, 30 November – 2 December PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS Passenger-only Vehicle-passenger Length overall 45.24 metres 45.24 metres Beam 12.30 metres 12.30 metres Draft 1.80 metres 1.80 metres Crew 6 6 Passengers 446 360 Vehicles 0 10 cars Cargo / luggage 4.5 tonnes 4.5 tonnes PROPULSION Main engines 4 x MTU 16V 396 TE74L 4 x MTU 16V 396 TE74L Gearboxes 4 x ZF 7550 4 x ZF 7550 Waterjets 4 x Kamewa 63 SII 4 x Kamewa 63 SII PERFORMANCE Speed 38 knots 38 knots
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