Subscribe to RSS feedFur flies in wake of Tasmanian closure
AUSTAL’S foray into Tasmanian shipbuilding ended in failure last week at the cost of 121 skilled jobs.
The Western Australian high-speed and multihull shipbuilder said the closure was due to the impact of changed market demand for smaller-sized vessels. If you are already a subscriber, please sign in below. If you're not a subscriber and would like to experience the full benefits of Lloyd's List DCN with a 14 day trial, please click here. Alternatively, click here to subscribe.
The move also comes as Australian builders of advanced passenger and freight ferries struggle with empty contract pipelines.
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