Production Facilities

With shipyards in Australia, the United States of America, the Philippines and Vietnam, Austal is well placed to meet the requirements of the global market.

Purpose-built, modern and enclosed shipbuilding facilities cater for the simultaneous construction of vessels of varying sizes, in multiple locations.

United States of America – Mobile, Alabama

Austal's extensive shipbuilding and support facilities in Mobile, Alabama (established in 1999) deliver a new dimension in vessel design, modular construction and support services to the North American market. Utilising the company's leading edge technology and design capabilities, Austal is producing revolutionary naval platforms such as the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) (formerly the Joint High Speed Vessel) for the US Navy, employing over 4,500 people.

Australia – Henderson, Western Australia

Austal's modern shipyards (and corporate head office) are situated on the Jervoise Bay waterfront in Henderson, approximately 8 km south of the port City of Fremantle, Western Australia. Both defence ship building and ship support services are provided (including refit, repair and maintenance services).

Philippines - Balamban, Cebu

Commencing operations in 2012, Austal’s Philippines shipbuilding and support facilities were officially opened in January 2013. Located in Balamban, Cebu, Austal Philippines has modern, extensive facilities to cater for custom commercial and defence vessel construction, servicing and sustainment.

Vietnam - Vung Tau City, Bia Ria - Vung Tau Province

Austal Vietnam, located in the port city of Vung Tau in the south of Vietnam, commenced operations in March 2018 – as part of a strategy by Austal to expand its manufacturing operations for commercial vessels.