Austal wins first ferry contract in new Chinese JV

Summary by 6ix AI

Austal Limited has announced the award of its first ferry contract through its joint venture, Aulong Shipbuilding, with Guandong Jianglong Shipbuilding in China. The contract involves designing and building a high-speed aluminium ferry for Blue Sea Jet, marking a significant milestone for the new venture. Construction is expected to start soon, although initial costs will not contribute to overall group earnings. This contract is part of Austal's strategy to expand its market share in mainland China using local shipbuilding capabilities.

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