There are currently two major Austal projects where BlueScope Distribution has made a significant contribution. These are: 1. Fred Olsen Trimaran – an inter-island ferry service based in the Canary Islands, Spain – includes a fleet of six modern fast ferries on five routes. • H395 – 118M Aluminium Trimaran • Capacity – 1100 passengers and 276 vehicles • Cruising speed up to 38 knots • Operating within the Canary Island routes • Shipyard Construction – Austal shipyard in the Philippines. 2. Molslinjen Express 5 Ferry – a new 115 metre high-speed catamaran for Molslinjen of Denmark (construction contract worth more than $130m for Austal). • H423 – 115M Aluminium High-Speed Ferry • Capacity – 1610 passengers and 450 vehicles • Cruising Speed up to 37 knots • Operating within Denmark • Shipyard Construction – Austal shipyards in the Philippines and Vietnam. Austal salutes the part played by BlueScope Distribution When assessing the contribution by BlueScope Distribution, the Category Specialist at Austal, Paul Clegg, was very clear about the huge value added. “BlueScope Distribution took the initiative and brought life to a ‘what if’ strategy delivering 7 of the 10 main focus areas of our 3-year strategy in less than a year,” he explained. “The idea was to find a multi modal strategic solution that delivers a best practice distribution services to all Austal shipyards in region and in partnering with BlueScope Distribution we achieved this,” said Paul. He further explained that in his view, “the developments in innovation creating a supply chain for 5383 material in the region as carried out by BlueScope Distribution is an absolute game changer.” “It is an incredible demonstration of BlueScope Distribution’s commitment to provide a solution based strategic partnership working collaboratively to deliver an outcome to the benefit of two world-leading organisations.” “For our part at Austal, we are delighted to partner with BlueScope Distribution, and we are very much hoping the invaluable relationship continues well into the future,” said Paul. In the 21st century, Austal’s extensive product range includes passenger and vehicle-passenger ferries, patrol boats, high speed support vessels, surface combatants and revolutionary, multi-role vessels. As well, it is an established provider of worldwide vessel maintenance and management services. In all of this, BlueScope Distribution is a long-term and trusted partner, playing a unique role as a successful Australian company helping another Australian success story. Download Case Study Download Case Study 22 Case Study – Austal