SINGAPORE (Nov 24): Civmec, the multi-disciplinary construction and engineering services provider, will be engaged in Australia’s upcoming A$4 billion ($4.1 billion) project to construct offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) as part of the country’s efforts to regenerate its naval capability.

In a media release issued by the Turnbull government on Friday, it is revealed that the 12 OSVs will be designed and built under German designer Lürssen.

Construction of the first two ships will utilise ASC Shipbuilding in Adelaide, with the first of the 12 OPVs to start production in 4Q18.

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