The car and passenger ferries built by RMC will operate between Geelong and Devonport on Australia's Bass Strait, a route known for its challenging sea conditions. The vessels will replace their sister ships built in Finland in the 1990s. The passenger, vehicle, and cargo capacity of the new ships is significantly greater than that of their predecessors.

"The Spirit of Tasmania vessels are specifically designed for this route and its demanding sea conditions. Our shipyard is known for our ability and expertise to customize ships to meet the high standards and quality requirements of our clients. I am extremely proud of the progress in the construction of these vessels. The project we are delivering for TT-Line Company is also nationally significant, as it is one of the largest individual export deals between Australia and Finland," says Mika Nieminen, CEO and President of RMC.

The first of TT-Line Company's new vessels, SPIRIT OF TASMANIA IV, will be completed and delivered to the client this August. The SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V will be completed next spring.

Details of the ships:
Length: 212 m
Width: 31 m
Draught: 7 m
Gross tonnage: 48,000
Speed: 26 knots
Lane metres: 3,700 m
Passengers: 1 800
Cabins: 301

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