Ausmarine Vessel Reviews

VESSEL REVIEW | Djildjit Kaartadjiny – Compact, long-endurance boat for marine research in Western Australia’s waters

Djildjit Kaartadjiny, a new research boat delivered to the Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

The Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) recently took delivery of a new vessel to be used for fisheries research. Built to a design by Southerly Designs, the vessel has been named Djildjit Kaartadjiny and replaces the DPIRD’s earlier research vessel George Cassels, which is no longer operational. The new boat […]

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OPINION | Hanwha Ocean buying Austal would probably suit the United States

The US Navy littoral combat ship USS Oakland, which was built by Austal USA

It looks like the United States has changed Australia’s mind. In April, the Australians doubted private shipbuilder Austal could be sold to South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, but now they have no concerns. The most likely explanation is that Australia at first worried about what the US would think but...

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OPINION | The facts about Australia’s nuclear submarine program

The US Navy Los Angeles-class submarine USS Annapolis arriving alongside Diamantina Pier at Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, March 10, 2024

Australia’s planned acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is undoubtedly ambitious and risky, but the frequent negativity among Australian commentators is detached from the reality of the success to date of the plan’s progress and the wider strategic reasons for the project. More than a year...

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OPINION | How the Collins submarine fleet went from near zero to hero

Four Collins-class submarines in Cockburn Sound, Western Australia

For most of the past decade, Australia’s six Collins-class submarines have provided the nation with a fine underwater warfare capability. As the Collins-class is designed to meet operational requirements beyond the capabilities of other conventional submarines, the government of the day has been...

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VESSEL REVIEW | Deutrom – Versatile response RIB for Australia’s Northern Territory Police

Deutrom, a new patrol boat acquired by Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services

Australia’s Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services recently took delivery of a new fast patrol RIB designed by Southerly Designs. Deutrom was purpose designed, built, and equipped for police operations requiring very high speed and the ability to carry multiple personnel. Registered to category 2C survey, the vessel will operate within coastal areas of […]

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VESSEL REVIEW | Ocean Angel – Firefighting and rescue landing craft delivered to Thai marina operator

Ocean Angel, a new marina support workboat delivered to Ocean Marina Jomtien in Thailand

Ocean Marina Jomtien, a marina resort complex based in eastern Thailand’s Chonburi province, has taken delivery of a new aluminium workboat built by Thai/Australian shipbuilder SeaCat Ships. Named Ocean Angel, the craft will be used on duties such as towing, firefighting, sewage pump-out, search and rescue (SAR), buoy and marker handling, and general support for […]

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VESSEL REVIEW | SD-3000 – US Navy to deploy wind- and solar-powered USV for ocean mapping missions

SD-3000, a new unmanned surface vehicle to be used by the US Navy for ocean mapping and other missions

The US Navy recently took delivery of new large unmanned surface vehicle (USV) developed jointly by California-based maritime robotics company Saildrone and defence shipbuilder Austal USA. The USV, given the official designation SD-3000, was designed for ocean mapping and maritime domain awareness missions. The craft is contracted to the US Navy for initial testing and […]

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OPINION | The cause for China’s coercion in the skies may lay under the water

A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter launches a sonobuoy during an anti-submarine warfare training in 2020 off the coast of Jervis Bay, New South Wales

During the Cold War, it was not unheard of for Soviet ships to attempt to disrupt US naval operations by “shouldering” vessels, meaning coming abreast and colliding in a semi-controlled manner. A famous example is the Black Sea incident of 1988, when Soviet frigates “bumped” both USS Yorktown and...

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VESSEL REVIEW | Burra & Girawaa – Australian port operator’s newest fireboats to serve Sydney Harbour and nearby areas

One of the two new firefighting vessels ordered by the Port Authority of New South Wales from the Birdon Group

The Port Authority of New South Wales in Australia recently took delivery of two new firefighting vessels in a series built by local company the Birdon Group. Named Burra (“Eel”) and Girawaa (“Stingray”) as a homage to the state’s Aboriginal heritage, the aluminium monohull vessels are designed to respond to major on-water incidents, including firefighting […]

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VESSEL REVIEW | Spirit – Versatile pilot boat for South Australia port operator

Spirit, a new pilot boat delivered to Australia's Flinders Ports by Hart Marine

South Australian port operator Flinders Ports has expanded its fleet of harbour services vessels with the recent acquisition of a newbuild pilot boat constructed by Hart Marine in the neighbouring state of Victoria. Spirit is the first in a series of three pilot boats ordered by Flinders Ports from...

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