Civmec awarded contract for Australian offshore patrol vessel project

SINGAPORE (Apr 16): Civmec has won a contract from Luerssen Australia, a subsidiary of German shipbuilder Lürssen, to supply and process steel for all 12 vessels to be built for Australia’s SEA 1180 Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) project.

While the value of the latest contract with Luerssen was not specified, Civmec says its order book now stands in excess of A$800 million ($815.8 million) with the award.   

Phase 1 of the SEA 1180 OPV project will replace and improve upon 13 Armidale Class Patrol Boats with the acquisition of 12 new vessels.

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