Reported Offshore Headcount
900+
reported 1 Jan 2012 — Austal Modern Slavery Statement FY2023 — shipyards in Philippines (Ceb...
Estimated % of Workforce
~16.4%
illustrative — not directly reported by the company
Destination Countries
Shipyards in Philippines (Cebu, 800+ workers) and Vietnam (Vung Tau). Commercial shipbuilding placed in low-cost countries while defence work stays in Australia/USA.
Financial Context
Market Cap
$2.0B
Revenue
$2.1B
Estimated Wage Differential
~$77M/yr
Estimate uses avg AU employment cost of $110,000+/yr (incl. super and on-costs) vs offshore $25,000/yr (salary + on-costs). Actual figures vary by role, seniority, and location.
In Plain English
- In 2012, Austal was reported to have 900+ offshore contractors and staff.
- This represents ~16.4% when compared to its current workforce of 5,500 (illustrative comparison only — not directly reported by the company).
- 🇵🇭 900+ staff reported in Philippines in Engineering.
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
Department Breakdown
| Department | Country | Headcount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 900 | Estimated |
Offshoring Timeline
| Date | Department | Country | Headcount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2012 | Engineering | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 900 | Estimated |
| 1 Jan 2018 | Engineering | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | — | Estimated |
What Public Sources Say
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“Austal operates shipyards in Australia, the USA, the Philippines, Vietnam, and China. Austal Philippines Pty Ltd in Cebu with 800+ Filipino workers. Commercial shipbuilding in low-cost countries, defence work in Australia/USA.”
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