Austal Australia has launched the 4th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat (ECCPB)
Austal Australia has launched the 4th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat (ECCPB), the future ADV Cape Capricorn, for the Royal Australian Navy.
The vessel, Austal Hull 814, was launched at the Henderson, Western Australia shipyard following approximately 12 months of construction and just 3 months after the launch of the 3rd ECCPB, in June 2022.
Austal Australia is proud to be engaging over 300 suppliers from Western Australia and across the nation to help construct the eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats on order from Defence Australia.
"With two Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats delivered since May 2020, two currently alongside and four more at various stages of construction, we’re demonstrating a track record of success and genuine capability to deliver major defence projects for Australia". company stated.