By Peter Roberts Perth minerals producer Iluka Resources is pressing ahead with its plans to process rare earths on Australian shores, capturing more value-adding of these critical metals for the local economy. The company’s latest update shows that all primary environmental approvals have been secured for its project at Eneabba north of Perth. The company…
The Babcock Australasia-owned NSM (Australia) has been awarded a five-year contract initially worth $32 million for maintenance at Defence’s new Regional Maintenance Centre West at Henderson, Western Australia, following a competitive tender process. RMCW is scheduled to be fully-operational in the third quarter of next year, initially supporting sustainment of the Arafura class offshore patrol…
Australian technology from Mission Systems Pty Ltd could be integrated into a new fleet of mine countermeasure (MCM) drones that are to be depolyed from the next generation of mine sweeping ships being developed for the Royal Australian Navy. French company Exail and Mission Systems have entered into a technological partnership in the MCM field…
Austal launches 115-metre high speed ferry Austal Philippines has successfully launched the 115-metre, high speed vehicle-passenger ferry Express 5 for MOLSLINJEN A/S of Denmark (pictured) The launch utilised a new vessel transportation system designed by Austal. The ‘Auto Express 115’ high-speed catamaran ferry is the largest ferry (by volume) constructed by an Austal shipyard and…
Manufacturing Industry Showcase event held at Toowoomba Almost 100 people attended the inaugural Manufacturing Industry Showcase event held at Burke and Wills Hotel in Toowoomba on Friday, according to the host, the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise. The event sponsored by JRS Manufacturing Group gave students from Wilsonton State High School, Toowoomba Grammar School, St…
Construction has officially begun at Henderson south of Perth on OPV6, the sixth vessel being constructed for the navy in the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Program. Luerssen Australia has cut the first steel on the sixth vessel at its Henderson yard for what will be the future HMAS Carpentaria. The company now has…
Today @AuManufacturing launches its new editorial series Excellence in maritime manufacturing coinciding with the Indo Pacific 2022 International Maritime Exposition. Maritime industries are booming as Australia builds new naval vessels at a rate unprecedented in peacetime. In a separate story Peter Roberts tours the Osborne shipyard in Adelaide, while here he sets the scene. Australia’s…
By Peter Roberts Ahh the good old days – the days when the coalition was dead against ‘picking winners’. Remember them? It is hard to believe that only a decade ago, any mention by Labor of an activist industry policy that identified industry sectors that Australia should focus on was met with a chorus of…
Second evolved Cape class patrol vessel launched The second of six Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats launched on Saturday at the Austal Ships shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia. Following its official launch, the second patrol vessel in the $344 million build programme will receive finishing touches and undergo sea trials before being delivered to the…
The federal government is to appoint a Capability Life Cycle Manager for the nine Hunter class frigates which are to be built at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide. The role, which defence industry minister Melissa Price dubbed the sustainment ‘steward’ of the vessels, will manage an expected $5.1 billion in contracts through the service…
