Australian Marine Complex

The complex was established in 2003 when the Common User Facility, owned by the Western Australian Government, commenced operations.{{cite web |url=https://www.wa.gov.au/system/files/2020-11/Attachment%201%20-%20Final%20SILUP%20Rev%200.pdf |title=AMC Strategic Infrastructure & Land Use Plan |author= |date=28 August 2020 |website=www.wa.gov.au |publisher=Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation |access-date=17 March 2022 |quote=}} It is home to approximately 150 businesses in five designated zones. The facility is operated by Western Australian's state government owned property developer DevelopmentWA and AMC Management (WA) Pty Ltd.{{cite web |url=https://developmentwa.com.au/projects/industrial-and-commercial/australian-marine-complex/about-the-amc/agencies-involved |title=Australian Marine Complex: Agencies Involved |author= |date= |website=developmentwa.com.au |publisher=Development WA |access-date=17 March 2022 |quote=}}

The complex is divided into shipbuilding, technology, support industry, fabrication and recreational boating precincts.

The recreational boating precinct, at the northern end of the complex, consists of the Jervoise Bay boat harbour. The fabrication precinct is located at the southern end of the complex, while the shipbuilding precinct is located along the coast between the two. The technology and support precincts are located inland, to the east. The shipbuilding precinct serves as a maintenance facility for the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class submarines and Anzac-class frigates, being located across Cockburn Sound from {{HMAS|Stirling}} on Garden Island.{{cite web |url=https://developmentwa.com.au/projects/industrial-and-commercial/australian-marine-complex/facilities-precincts/maritime |title=Australian Marine Complex: Maritime |author= |date= |website=developmentwa.com.au |publisher=Development WA |access-date=17 March 2022 |quote=}}

Major tenants of the facility include Austal, BAE Systems Australia and Civmec.

In 2010, the {{AUD|60-million}} floating dock Yargan commenced operations at the Australian Marine Complex, Yargan being the Noongar word for 'tortoise'. The dock is capable of lifting up to {{convert|12,000|t|e6lb|abbr=off}} from the water and to transfer up to {{convert|3500|t|e6lb|abbr=off}} from water to land. The dock's initially purpose was to serve as a maintenance facility for the Collins-class submarines.{{cite news |last=Catanzaro |first=Jo |date=9 February 2010 |title=WA's floating dock a world first |url=https://thewest.com.au/business/finance/was-floating-dock-a-world-first-ng-ya-222373 |work=The West Australian |location= |access-date=17 March 2022}}

In March 2022, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a $4.3-billion investment to establish a large vessel dry dock at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson. Construction of the facility {{update after |2023 |text=is scheduled to start in 2023}} and {{update after |2030 |text=to be completed by 2030.}}{{cite news |last= |first= |date=15 March 2022 |title=Morrison announces $4.3 billion investment to establish a 'large vessel dry dock' |url=https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/morrison-announces-43-billion-investment-to-establish-a-large-vessel-dry-dock/video/7c90c270fc55191c1f4c0f232badbefc |work=Sky News Australia |location= |access-date=17 March 2022}}{{cite news |last= |first= |date=15 March 2022 |title=Henderson large vessel dry-dock announced |url=https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/henderson-large-vessel-dry-dock-announced |work=Australian Defence Magazine |location= |access-date=17 March 2022}}

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File:HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156) and HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) at Australian Marine Complex, Henderson, March 2022.jpg

The Anzac-class frigates of the Royal Australian Navy currently undergo their Mid-Life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) at the Australian Marine Complex, with {{HMAS|Arunta|FFH 151}} being the first of the eight ships {{update after |2019 |text=to complete this upgrade by 2019.}}{{cite web |url=https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-arunta-ii |title=HMAS Arunta (II) |author= |date= |website=www.navy.gov.au |publisher=Royal Australian Navy |access-date=18 March 2022 |quote=}} {{HMAS|Anzac|FFH 150}} was the second ship to complete this program, returning to service in 2020,{{cite web |url=https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-anzac-iii |title=HMAS Anzac (III) |author= |date= |website=www.navy.gov.au |publisher=Royal Australian Navy |access-date=18 March 2022 |quote=}} {{HMAS|Warramunga|FFH 152}} the third{{cite web |url=https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-warramunga-ii |title=HMAS Warramunga (II) |author= |date= |website=www.navy.gov.au |publisher=Royal Australian Navy |access-date=18 March 2022 |quote=}} and {{HMAS|Perth|FFH 157}} the fourth to complete this service.{{cite web |url=https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-perth-iii |title=HMAS Perth (III) |author= |date= |website=www.navy.gov.au |publisher=Royal Australian Navy |access-date=18 March 2022 |quote=}}

{{As of|2022|03}}, {{HMAS|Toowoomba|FFH 156}},{{cite web |url=https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-toowoomba-ii |title=HMAS Toowoomba (II) |author= |date= |website=www.navy.gov.au |publisher=Royal Australian Navy |access-date=18 March 2022 |quote=}} {{HMAS|Stuart|FFH 153}}{{cite web |url=https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-stuart-iii |title=HMAS Stuart (III) |author= |date= |website=www.navy.gov.au |publisher=Royal Australian Navy |access-date=18 March 2022 |quote=}} and {{HMAS|Ballarat|FFH 155}}{{cite web |url=https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-ballarat-ii |title=HMAS Ballarat (II) |author= |date= |website=www.navy.gov.au |publisher=Royal Australian Navy |access-date=18 March 2022 |quote=}} are undergoing their upgrade and are scheduled to finish in this order.{{when? |date=July 2024}} {{HMAS|Parramatta|FFH 154}} is yet to undergo the process.{{cite web |url=https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-parramatta-iv |title=HMAS Parramatta (IV) |author= |date= |website=www.navy.gov.au |publisher=Royal Australian Navy |access-date=18 March 2022 |quote=}}

The upgrade is being carried out by the Warship Asset Management Agreement Alliance, an alliance of the Commonwealth of Australia, BAE Systems, SAAB Australia and Naval Ship Management Australia.{{cite news |last=Vavasseur |first=Xavier |date=27 June 2020 |title=Third ANZAC-Class Frigate Gets Her New Mast As Part Of AMCAP Upgrade |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/third-anzac-class-frigate-gets-her-new-mast-as-part-of-amcap-upgrade/ |work=Naval News |location= |access-date=18 March 2022}}

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The Austal shipyard at the Australian Marine Complex built and delivered five Guardian-class patrol boats and Cape-class patrol boats in 2021, with the later two built for the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard while the former {{update after |2021 |text=are destined for Pacific Island nations,}} having been ordered and financed by the Australian Department of Defense. In 2022, Austal {{update after |2022 |text=is scheduled to deliver a further five Guardian-class patrol boats and four Cape-class patrol boats, the later for the Royal Australian Navy.}} All up, 21 Guardian-class patrol boats are scheduled to be built{{when? |date=July 2024}} at the complex for twelve Pacific Island nations.{{cite news |last=Bahtić |first=Fatima |date=19 January 2022 |title=Austal launches new Guardian-class patrol boat for Australian DoD |url=https://www.navaltoday.com/2022/01/19/austal-launches-new-guardian-class-patrol-boat-for-australian-dod/ |work=Naval Today |location= |access-date=18 March 2022}}

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