• 2024 July 29 12:13

  Austal secures contract to build wind-powered trimaran for Vela Transport

  

  Austal announced that its subsidiary, Austal Australasia, has secured a contract to design and construct a 66.8-metre wind-powered aluminium cargo trimaran for Vela Transport of Bayonne, France, according to Australian Manufacturing.

  While the exact purchase price remains confidential, it is estimated to be between A$40–$45 million, the company said in an ASX announcement.

  The vessel, scheduled for delivery in mid-2026, will be built by Austal Philippines in Balamban, Cebu.

  The innovative high-value cargo vessel, based on a concept by VPLP of Paris and equipped with a sailing system by MerConcept, is set to revolutionise maritime transport with its eco-friendly design.
  
  Since 2007, Austal has designed and constructed 25 large trimarans for commercial and defence purposes worldwide.

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18:00

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