Austal has unveiled the latest phase of its management reshuffle with the appointment of Ian McMillan as its new chief operating officer.

He is due to take up the post on 1 January 2021 and will be responsible for Australia, Philippines and Vietnam shipbuilding and sustainment operations.

McMillan, who will be based in Austal’s Henderson facility in western Australia, will also manage Austal’s interests in the Aulong commercial shipbuilding joint-venture in China.