May 4 (Reuters) - Austal Ltd ASB.AX :
* Been awarded a US$18.5 million contract to procure long-lead-time materials for the twelfth expeditionary fast transport vessel
* Twelfth expeditionary fast transport vessel (epf 12), for the U.S. navy.
* Costs incurred will be reimbursed but no profit will be recognised prior to execution of the shipbuilding contract.
* Award covers materials including main propulsion engines, water jets, stern ramp and other long-lead-time items
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