destroyers (AWD) under the Sea 4000 Project. The AWDs are scheduled to begin service in 2013. ASC was also set to construct twelve Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A diesel-electric submarines to replace the Collins-class submarine currently in service with the Royal Australian Navy. However, this was later to be cancelled in favour for a nuclear powered attack submarine. ASC also has contracts for production of Keka-class coastal patrol boats, produced in Hong Kong for use of Hong Kong maritime police, and the Series T.81 produced in Thailand for the use of the Royal Thai Navy. Possible privatisation In February 2014, the National Commission of Audit recommended in its Phase One Report that the Commonwealth sell its interest in ASC. Notes References Companies established in 1985 Defence companies of Australia Commonwealth Government-owned companies of Australia Manufacturing companies based in Adelaide Shipbuilding companies of Australia Shipyards of Australia 1985 establishments in Australia