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Austal Australia has delivered the second Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat, ADV Cape Peron (315) to the Royal Australian Navy. Credit: © Austal.
Austal CEO Paddy Gregg said: “The ECCPBs are not only enhancing RAN’s capability, but further strengthening Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding capability, which is more important than ever before.
“Austal continues to engage over 300 defence industry partners across Australia to construct the ECCPBs.
“We’re part of the national naval shipbuilding enterprise that is delivering enhanced capability for navy, protecting Australia’s borders, and maintaining security in our region.
“It’s a great source of pride for entire Austal team knowing that we’re equipping our navy and nation with best possible patrol boat capability.”
In 2020, Austal was awarded an initial contract to construct six vessels under the ECCPB Project (SEA1445-1).
Austal has delivered the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) second of eight evolved Cape-class patrol boat (ECCPB), named ADV Cape Peron.
Launched in March, the 58m aluminium monohull patrol boat Cape Peron is capable of accommodating around 32 people and offers improved quality of life systems.
The new vessel features advanced sustainment intelligence systems, enhancing the RAN’s ability to fight and win at sea.
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