Second Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat for Royal Australian Navy

Austal’s Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boats feature new, larger amenities to accommodate up to 32 people, improved quality of life systems and advanced sustainment intelligence systems By DA Staff / 08 Aug 2022

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Austal Australia has delivered the second of eight Evolved Cape-class 58-meter aluminium monohull Patrol Boats (ECCPBs) to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, ADV Cape Peron, was officially accepted by the Commonwealth of Australia.

The first Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat, ADV Cape Otway, was delivered in March 2022, following approximately 18 months construction. The six remaining vessels are in various stages of production at Austal’s Henderson, Western Australia shipyard and deliveries are scheduled progressively through to 2024.

With greater capability than the benchmark Cape-class Patrol Boats, the ECCPBs feature new, larger amenities to accommodate up to 32 people, improved quality of life systems and advanced sustainment intelligence systems that further enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s ability to fight and win at sea.

The ECCPB Project (SEA1445-1) is employing approximately 400 people directly in Western Australia and engaging more than 300 supply chain partners across Australia.

“The Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats are not only enhancing the Royal Australian Navy’s capability, but further strengthening Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding capability, which is more important than ever before,” Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer, Paddy Gregg, said. “Austal continues to engage over 300 defense industry partners across Australia to construct the Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats. We’re part of the national naval shipbuilding enterprise that is delivering enhanced capability for the Navy, protecting Australia’s borders, and maintaining security in our region.

“It’s a great source of pride for the entire Austal team knowing that we’re equipping our Navy, and our nation with the best possible patrol boat capability. Our congratulations and thanks go to the Navy, the Commonwealth, and our industry partners on this latest delivery.”

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