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Australian Shipbuilding Capability on display at ceremonial keel Laying for Young Endeavour II
Construction of Young Endeavour II has commenced officially at the Birdon shipyard in Port Macquarie. The Keel Laying Ceremony celebrated this critical milestone in the

MEDIA RELEASE: 2023 Apprentice Intake
MEDIA RELEASE: Birdon recently welcomed eleven new apprentices to the team, following a record number of applications. Late in 2022, Birdon opened applications for its

MEDIA RELEASE: New landing craft prototype being built in Western Australia
MEDIA RELEASE: 17 February 2023, Australia – Construction of a prototype for a new class of military landing craft, specifically designed for the Australian Army,

Welcome 2023 Para-Professionals
Birdon has welcomed its 2023 Para-professional trainees. Boiler Maker Brady Pinkston will focus on learning all he can about our Bids and Estimating processes. Fitter Alex

Birdon to Help Resolve Critical Skills Shortages
MEDIA RELEASE: Under the ‘Engineering Our Future’ campaign launched by the Australian Maritime College (AMC), Birdon is investing along with other industry stakeholders to help resolve critical

Lloyds Register signs contract with Birdon for new Royal Australian Navy Sail Training Ship
MEDIA RELEASE: The project will see a new Sail Training Ship constructed for the Royal Australian Navy to replace STS Young Endeavour. Lloyd’s Register (LR)

Birdon selects Siemens’ software for digital shipyard
MEDIA RELEASE: Originally published:https://new.siemens.com/au/en/company/press-centre/2022/birdon-selects-siemens-software-for-digital-shipyard.html Australian owned Birdon Group (Birdon), headquartered in Port Macquarie in New South Wales, has selected industry-leading software from the Siemens Xcelerator

Jim Cole joins Birdon Group
MEDIA RELEASE: Birdon Group has appointed James Cole to the role of General Manager Environment as the business seeks to further consolidate its position as

Birdon strengthens Defence focus
Media Release Birdon strengthens Defence focus Birdon has further strengthened its Australian Advisory Board with the recent appointment of Major General David Mulhall, DSC, AM,

NSW Legislative Assembly Committee Visit
It was a pleasure to host members of the NSW Legislative Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure during their tour of Birdon Group yesterday.

Kitiara North Coast Achievement Award
Congratulations Kitiara on your 2022 North Coast Achievement Award. The award is a reflection of all your hard work and dedication. The Birdon team take

Hastings Chamber Business Awards Winners
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to the Birdon team on taking home two awards at the Hastings Chamber Business Awards night. The win reflects the continued dedication of our