New Spirit of Tasmania ferries start regular services on October 31
Spirit IV and V begin regular sailings from October 31, replacing the original Spirits.
Tasmania's new purpose-built ferries start regular services at the end of October after trial sailings from October 27-29. The Spirit IV and V are noticeably larger and designed specifically for Tasmanian waters.
Staff describe the new ships as impressive, modern, and built to reduce crowding. Devonport is holding a farewell event for the current ferries on October 23.
Food vans will be open from 5pm. The vessel will depart around 6:45pm.
The replacement project ran significantly over time and budget. This controversy cost the state transport minister and TT-Line chairman their jobs.
The chief executive also resigned.
- 2002
- Original service began
- October 31
- Regular service start date
- October 27-29
- Trial sailing dates
- October 23
- Farewell event date
Why it mattersThe ferries are vital to Tasmania's economy: every hospitality, tourism and accommodation business depends on reliable passenger transport between the mainland and the island.
Corroborated bytheadvocate.com.au
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