Austal Limited is an international shipbuilding and defence contractor specializing in the design, construction, and long-term support of advanced commercial and military vessels. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Henderson, Western Australia, Austal operates major shipyards across Australia, the United States, the Philippines, and Vietnam, complemented by global service centers to ensure vessel sustainment and lifecycle support. The company’s core activities include producing high-speed aluminum vessels, such as passenger ferries, vehicle passenger ferries, and specialized offshore platforms for commercial operators. Austal is also a prominent supplier of defence vessels, with significant contracts for naval ships, patrol boats, and support vessels for various government agencies, including law enforcement and border protection. Austal integrates leading-edge technologies into its ships, including advanced monitoring and control systems, MARINELINK information management, and motion control solutions. Beyond shipbuilding, Austal provides comprehensive support services—crew training, maintenance, repair, and logistics—to owners and operators worldwide. Its strategic role in both the commercial and defence marine sectors makes Austal Limited a key player in global maritime innovation and security.