NUSHIP Pilbara keel laying ceremony
Channel: Royal Australian Navy
Date: 15/09/2020

Today the Royal Australian Navy proudly celebrates with our industry partners, Luerssen Australia and Civmec, the naming of the third Arafura class offshore patrol vessel ‘Pilbara’.

NUSHIP Pilbara’s keel laying ceremony initiates the formal construction of the build, but traditionally also signifies ‘good luck’ for the ship.

Significant milestones like this are testament to the strength and resilience of Australia’s national shipbuilding industry, and also solidifies our transformational partnership with Defence industry. #AusNavy #DefenceIndustry