Shipbuilder Austal USA names Michelle Kruger as new president

Shipbuilder Austal USA names Michelle Kruger as new president
Shipbuilder Austal USA names Michelle Kruger as new president

Kruger had been serving as interim president since former chief Rusty Murdaugh resigned last spring.

With new $867M contract, Austal begins work on replacements for Navy’s storied hospital ships

With new $867M contract, Austal begins work on replacements for Navy’s storied hospital ships
With new $867M contract, Austal begins work on replacements for Navy’s storied hospital ships

Larry Ryder, an Austal executive, told Breaking Defense the first EMS will begin construction in 2025.

Coast Guard cutter program’s third phase could see rematch between Austal, Eastern Shipbuilding

Coast Guard cutter program’s third phase could see rematch between Austal, Eastern Shipbuilding
Coast Guard cutter program’s third phase could see rematch between Austal, Eastern Shipbuilding

“All I want is ships as fast as I can get them,” said Rear Adm. Chad Jacoby when asked about maintaining two shipbuilders for the Offshore Patrol Cutter program.

Austal USA president resigns, search for shipbuilder’s new leader to begin

Austal USA president resigns, search for shipbuilder’s new leader to begin
Austal USA president resigns, search for shipbuilder’s new leader to begin

“Rusty made a lasting impact on the company,” Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said of Rusty Murdaugh.

Austal wins contract for first vessel in ocean surveillance ship program valued up to $3B

Austal wins contract for first vessel in ocean surveillance ship program valued up to $3B
Austal wins contract for first vessel in ocean surveillance ship program valued up to $3B

The primary mission of surveillance vessels such as T-AGOS is to gather and provide underwater acoustical data that helps the larger Navy fleet find and defeat enemy submarines.

Former Austal CEO, two others indicted for accounting fraud

Former Austal CEO, two others indicted for accounting fraud
Former Austal CEO, two others indicted for accounting fraud

Craig Perciavalle resigned as Austal’s CEO in 2021.

With eyes on more Navy maintenance work, Austal opens California shipyard

With eyes on more Navy maintenance work, Austal opens California shipyard
With eyes on more Navy maintenance work, Austal opens California shipyard

Austal has invested $100 million in buying the land, revitalizing its facilities and building a floating dry dock to be used nearby.

Known for LCS, Alabama-based Austal USA starts submarine work

Known for LCS, Alabama-based Austal USA starts submarine work
Known for LCS, Alabama-based Austal USA starts submarine work

To fill in gaps in a burdened industrial base, Austal will build two modules destined for both the Virginia and Columbia-class submarines.

Eastern Shipbuilding to sue Coast Guard over Offshore Patrol Cutter award

Eastern Shipbuilding to sue Coast Guard over Offshore Patrol Cutter award
Eastern Shipbuilding to sue Coast Guard over Offshore Patrol Cutter award

Eastern Shipbuilding is escalating its efforts to overturn a $3.3 billion shipbuilding contract awarded by the Coast Guard earlier this year.

Congressman goes after Austal USA for former China ties; $3.3b contract hangs in balance

Congressman goes after Austal USA for former China ties; $3.3b contract hangs in balance
Congressman goes after Austal USA for former China ties; $3.3b contract hangs in balance

The accusations stem from a 2016 joint venture with a Chinese shipbuilder that was effectively ended last year.

Eastern Shipbuilding protesting Austal’s cutter win, cites ‘unfair competitive advantage’

Eastern Shipbuilding protesting Austal’s cutter win, cites ‘unfair competitive advantage’
Eastern Shipbuilding protesting Austal’s cutter win, cites ‘unfair competitive advantage’

So far, ESG is the only known bidder to file a bid protest against the Coast Guard’s decision to award Austal a contract worth potentially $3.33 billion.

Coast Guard picks Austal for $3.3 billion Offshore Patrol Cutter program

Coast Guard picks Austal for $3.3 billion Offshore Patrol Cutter program
Coast Guard picks Austal for $3.3 billion Offshore Patrol Cutter program

The Offshore Patrol Cutter is one of the Coast Guard’s top acquisition priorities, on par with its heavy icebreakers.

Austal USA wins Navy steel shipbuilding contract with floating dry dock

Austal USA wins Navy steel shipbuilding contract with floating dry dock
Austal USA wins Navy steel shipbuilding contract with floating dry dock

The award represents new precious space for Navy surface ship maintenance.

Austal envisions smaller, more agile hospital ships to replace Navy legends

Austal envisions smaller, more agile hospital ships to replace Navy legends
Austal envisions smaller, more agile hospital ships to replace Navy legends

The Navy’s hospital ships have served it well for decades but what’s next? Austal may have an answer.