One of the brand new Spirit of Tasmania ships will be relocated to a shipyard in Scotland for an unknown amount of time while the ferry operator explores options to lease it out due to its berth not being ready in Tasmania.
Spirit of Tasmania operator TT-Line says the move to Scotland is "necessary, as the vessel is not designed for the extremely low ambient temperatures" anticipated in Finland.One of the brand new Spirit of Tasmania ships will be temporarily relocated to a shipyard in Scotland for an unknown amount of time as ferry operator TT-Line explores options to lease out the vessel.
The first of the larger Bass Strait ferries was due to arrive in Tasmania at the end of this year, but the berth in Devonport will not be ready until February 2027. The ships are being built in Rauma, Finland. However, the ship's operator said in a statement Spirit of Tasmania IV would need to leave the country before icy conditions set in at the end of November.
Spirit of Tasmania chief executive Bernard Dwyer said the "ice pack conditions posed potential operational risks" for Spirit of Tasmania IV. "To ensure the vessel's safety and preservation, we will temporarily relocate it to Leith, Scotland, where conditions are more suitable," he said.'The vibe is not good': In this swinging US county, the 2024 election has divided families, colleagues and neighboursUnrest, Conflict and WarAnalysis by Adam HolmesState and Territory GovernmentPhoto shows A render of a ship's cabin with large rectangular porthole, beige couch and dog bed.
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