Austal's new China JV wins ferry contract

摘要

Aulong shipbuilding, a joint venture between Austal and Guandong Jian-glong Shipbuilding, Zhuhai, China, has been awarded an A$10 million (about $7.6 million) contract to build a 42 m high-speed aluminum ferry for Chinese mainland operator, Blue Sea Jet. The ferry, based on a proven Austal design that optimizes performance, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, can carry 288 passengers on the Zhuhai -Hong Kong route at speeds of 36 knots.