Severe winds have caused one of the two new Spirit of Tasmania vessels to break loose from its outfitting quay at a shipyard in Finland, but the extent of damage is yet to be determined.
The new Spirit of Tas mania V ferry is under construction in a Finnish shipyard.Spirit of Tas mania operator TT-Line says it has been unable to assess any damage caused to the second of two new Spirit vessels, after it came loose during strong winds in Finland .
"The situation was prepared the day before with additional ropes, an emergency team and a tug was called to the scene," the statement reads."However, the storm became the first known hurricane in the area, and the ship could not be kept at the pier, but instead drifted against the embankment on the side of the lake."
"There are three tugs currently alongside Spirit of Tasmania V, and as soon as wind conditions are suitable, the vessel will be returned and secured to the lay-up berth at RMC."The first of the new vessels – Spirit IV – has been completed and passed initial sea trials.
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