Defence has accepted the tenth and final Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat for the Royal Australian Navy, ADV Cape Hawke, in a ceremony at Henderson shipyard in Western Australia today.
Delivery of the tenth and final Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat for the Royal Australian Navy is a key example of a shared commitment between Defence and industry to delivering capability to our ADF on time and on budget in accordance with the 2024 Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Plan.
Built by Austal Ships Pty Ltd under project SEA1445 Phase 1, the Evolved Cape class Patrol Boats contribute to the whole-of Government effort to protect Australia's borders and offshore interests.
ADV Cape Hawke will work alongside the nine Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats currently operated by the Royal Australian Navy, and with the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel fleet, enhancing the capability for civil maritme security operations in Australia.
Under project SEA1445 Phase 1, the Evolved Cape class Patrol Boats have been delivered approximately every six months, contributing to Australia's ability to effectively protect our borders and offshore interests.
Quotes attributable to Deputy Secretary for Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment, David Hanley:
"The delivery of these Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats are an excellent example of our partnership with defence industry in action.
"It also supports the Government's Future Made in Australia agenda, and our commitment to growth within the defence industry, through the delivery of Defence shipbuilding projects on‑shore and boosting our sovereign supply chain."
