Austal are a leading designer and manufacturer of commercial and defense vessels as well as private luxury motor yachts. The company started twenty years ago, in 1988 and is based in Australia with five shipyards in Australia and the United States of America. They manufacture luxury yachts and have superyachts for sale alongside their orders for vehicle-carrying fast ferries and other customized aluminum commercial and defense vessels. Since 1991 Austal have won numerous awards in all areas, including Manufacture, Design and Export.