Western Boat Builders - Specialist Military and Paramilitary Boats

Leading aluminium boat builder, Western Boat Builders is a specialist boatbuilder within the Australian maritime market. Formerly known worldwide as Geraldton Boat Builders, it has taken on its new identity as a part of a major restructuring plan to become a significant supplier of boats to the local market within Australia.

Fast patrol boats and fishing vessels

No matter what type or size of vessel required you can be certain that we are able to deliver exactly what you want. Western Boat Builders is continuing it's close association with Australia's leading maritime design firm, Southerly Design but will also build boats from the designs of any Designer that you choose.

Industry-specific marine vessels

Whether for civilian or military use, commercial fishing boat or even a specialist surveillance patrol boat, Western Boat Builders has the expertise, professionalism and proven track record to manufacture vessels specific to your requirements.

Specialist military and paramilitary boat building

Western Boat Builders have the maritime boat design resources available through naval architect and maritime design firms such as Southerly Design for the widest selection of military and paramilitary vessel types and functions. Whatever you require your vessel to do, we will work with you to ensure the final product fits the functional role that you intended.

Landing craft, covert insertion and interdiction craft, coastal patrol boats, and search and rescue boats

No matter what shape or size, what specific role or what unique characteristics you select for your vessel, Western Boat Builders comprehensive experience will ensure that you receive what you need. Landing craft, covert insertion and interdiction craft, coastal patrol boats, clearance diving support boats, sea search and rescue, and fast patrol boats are just some of the many vessels Western Boat Builders has constructed.

Coastal patrol boat and coast guard vessels

Patrol boat and coast guard vessels all along the Australian coastline have been an important part of the history of Western Boat Builders' success. Our experience and high quality in this area is second-to-none, with many vessels operating around Australia and overseas. Surveillance monitoring, interception or scientific research, our vessels are used in many functions and often are built for dual purposes as a matter of economic efficiency. If your current vessel is in need of a replacement then contact Western Boat Builders for further information and assistance on design and construction details. Whatever the final design you select we are able to manufacture your vessel to the highest standards and perfectly suited to its working operations.

We can offer you the ability to design and build your boat to your specifications, whatever you require your vessel to do operationally. Our team of expert shipwrights will ensure you have the vessel you need.

High-speed patrol boats and gunboats

High-speed patrol boats and gunboats are available to suit your specific industry purpose. Fitted to match your requirements these vessels can be built to suit the operating conditions and processes of your choosing. Western Boat Buildersare able to construct a fast patrol vessel perfectly suited to your needs. A large vessel or small, accommodation for crew, comprehensive galley or hi-tech navigation, whatever you decide is important. If your current vessel is in need of a replacement then contact Western Boat Builders for further information and assistance on boat design and construction details. Our team will produce the vessel you want.

Patrol boat and surveillance vessels

We design patrol boats and surveillance vessels: specialist boats armed with the latest advances in surveillance and navigation technology. We have great experience in delivering such watercraft to our customers, vessels that are perfect for their monitoring roles and protection work. Contact Western Boat Builders for further information and assistance on design and construction details. Whatever the final design you select we are able to manufacture your vessel to the highest standards.