Aulong Shipbuilding, a joint shipyard between Austal Limited of Australia and Guangdong Jianglong Shipbuilding Company of China signed the second newbuilding order for ferry since established.

Aulong Shipbuilding has been awarded a 35m long catamaran from China's Blue Sea Jet for AUD 5.60m ($4.45m). The aluminum vessel can accommodate a maximum of 260 passengers and can navigate at speeds of 26 knots or more.

Meanwhile, Aulong Shipbuilding will begin construction of its first ferry for Blue Sea Jet this month, which was awarded in August last year.

Aulong Shipbuilding was founded in June 2016, with Jianglong and Austal holding 40% and 60% shares respectively.