Echo Marine Group is proud to have been selected as the successful tenderer for the Western Australian State Government’s procurement program to manufacture five new public transport ferries for our state.
“We are honoured to have been entrusted with this important project,” said Mark
Stothard, Owner/Director at Echo Marine Group. “Being selected from a strong field of competitors reinforces the capability and quality of Western Australia’s shipbuilding industry, and we look forward to delivering vessels that will serve the community for decades to come.”
Echo Marine Group sincerely appreciates the confidence placed in the company through this highly competitive process and acknowledges the State Government’s strong commitment to investing in local industry. Their decision to award this contract to Western Australian shipbuilders plays a vital role in supporting highly skilled local jobs, expanding apprenticeship opportunities, and strengthening the long-term capability of WA’s advanced-manufacturing and commercial shipbuilding sector.
As a 100% West Australian, family-owned and operated company, Echo Marine Group is honoured to contribute to the future of public transport on Perth’s iconic Swan River. The vessels will be constructed at Echo Marine Group’s shipbuilding, refit and maintenance facility at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson.
Custom designed by Echo Marine Group and project partner One2Three Naval Architects to meet the Public Transport Authority’s stipulated requirements, the new ferries will feature advanced battery electric propulsion technology that delivers efficient, quiet and clean operations—setting a new benchmark for sustainable public ferry transport in Western Australia.
“This project represents a major step forward in modern, environmentally responsible transport on the Swan River,” Mark added. “We are excited to work alongside the State Government, the Public Transport Authority and our industry partners to deliver a high-quality outcome that supports local jobs, apprentice training, innovation, and sustainable transport for all Western Australians.”
