Tag: Shipbuilding
AMWU slams Minister Johnston for failing to provide a plan to save shipbuilders’ jobs
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has expressed utter disappointment in Defence Minister The Hon. David Johnston, calling him a liar in the wake...
Austal launches JHSV 4, first of four navy ships to be launched by company...
Austal USA has successfully concluded the launch process of the USNS Fall River (JHSV 4), the recently christened high-speed catamaran which represents the US...
AMWU seeks long term assurances regarding government defence shipbuilding program
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union has called for long term government assurances regarding the scale and extent of the work done by domestic skilled...
Naval defence company ASC says Australia needs to build ships overseas to keep local...
Government-owned Australian naval defence company ASC Ltd said building Australian navy ships overseas is a key part of keeping the local naval manufacturing industry alive.
The company...
Ship builder Austal delivers second LCS to US Navy
Ship manufacturer Austal has announced that it has successfully delivered the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Coronado 4 to the US Navy on Friday, after...
Austal chief says Australia needs to work harder at marketing its products internationally
The head of Australian shipbuilder Austal says lack of government support in Australia would cause them to build defence vessels in their US operations...
Shipbuilders Need Government Commitment to Continue
Shipbuilding delegates from the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union have continued to build pressure on Australia's politicians to make it clear where they stand on funding the...
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