Navy ship builds: where and when

WHO IS BUILDING WHAT AND WHERE FOR THE NAVY

OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS

* Construction to begin in Adelaide 2018.

* Transfer from SA to Western Australia when Future Frigates construction begins in 2020.

* $3 billion, create 400 jobs.

FUTURE FRIGATES

* Construction to begin in Adelaide 2020.

* $35 billion, create more than 2000 jobs.

PACIFIC PATROL BOATS

* Construction in Western Australia.

* Deep maintenance in Cairns, Queensland.

* $500 million, create more than 130 jobs (subject to negotiations).