Australian shipbuilder Austal signed a Momerandum of Understanding (MOU) with the British shipyard Harland & Wolff Group to expand its network in the UK
The MOU, signed during the 2023 Indo Pacific Maritime Exposition in Sydney will add to both parties’ strengths and expertise as well as helping them to focus on the UK market, including the Border Force vessel replacement program.
Austal Limited CEO Paddy Gregg said, “Harland & Wolff is an ideal partner for Austal in the pursuit of defense opportunities in the United Kingdom with the facilities, expertise and capabilities to effectively pursue and help deliver new vessels for organizations such as the UK Border Force.”
Whereas, Group CEO of Harland & Wolff, JohnWood said, “As we embark on the next phase of the Company’s growth and development, we will be partnering with Austal not only for the transfer of technology to build aluminium vessels but to also join hands with them when bidding for contracts. Austal’s skills and decades of experience in the aluminium build space and border security vessels are second to none. I look forward to working closely with them to build the next generation shipyard capability for aluminium vessels in the UK.”
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