Australia Navy ADV Cape Capricorn Delivered

Austal Australia delivered ADV Cape Capricorn (317), the fourth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, to the Royal Australian Navy at its Henderson shipyard in Western Australia, Naval News reported on 13 February 2023. The 58-metre aluminium monohull accommodates up to 32 people and has larger amenities than the earlier Cape class. Austal said the previous boats in the program were delivered in March, August and November 2022, and planned to deliver all eight by mid-2024.