Henderson, WA
Overview:
Henderson, located just south of Fremantle, is a prominent industrial precinct in Western Australia with a particular focus on heavy shipbuilding, defence-related maritime services, and marine engineering. The Australian Marine Complex (AMC) in Henderson is a world-class facility for shipbuilding and maintenance, making it a critical location for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and national maritime operations.
Key Industry Sectors:
Defence shipbuilding and maintenance
Commercial shipbuilding and engineering
Marine engineering and construction
Advanced maritime technologies
Marine logistics and support services
Marine/Maritime Training and Tertiary Institutions:
South Metropolitan TAFE (Henderson campus)
Australian Maritime College (AMC) Fremantle campus
Defence industry-specific training providers
Curtin University
University of Western Australia (UWA)
Economic Contribution:
Henderson, located just south of Fremantle, is a prominent industrial precinct in Western Australia with a particular focus on heavy shipbuilding, defence-related maritime services, and marine engineering. The Australian Marine Complex (AMC) in Henderson is a world-class facility for shipbuilding and maintenance, making it a critical location for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and national maritime operations. The region is home to Australia's sole builder of full-custom superyachts.
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