AWD Construction

In May 2005 ASC was selected as the Shipbuilder for the AWD project.  As the Shipbuilder, ASC is responsible for the construction of the AWDs at our dedicated shipyard - ASC South - located in Osborne, South Australia. 

 

In support of this role, ASC is managing:

 

• Block construction and integration, including combat and platform systems integration and fabrication;

• Subcontracting selected blocks;

• Production design;

• Planning and scheduling;

• Supply chain management for major systems and equipment;

• Platform integrated life-cycle support planning;

• Liaison with Navantia, the Platform System Designer; and

• Ship testing and activation.

 

AWD Building Blocks

 

The AWDs will be constructed using a block build method.  Blocks are being manufactured at three shipyards across Australia ASC South - in Osborne, South Australia, BAE Systems in Williamstown, Victoria and Forgacs in Newcastle, New South Wales.  Some blocks will also be built in Spain by the AWD design partner Navantia.  The blocks constructed off site will be transported by sea to ASC South for block erection and integration.

 

Blocks will average 18 metres by 12 metres by 7 metres and weigh around 200 tonnes each.