Second of two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries arrives in Geelong
The Spirit of Tasmania V has arrived in Geelong after a seven-week journey from Scotland, joining its sister ship in Port Philip Bay. It will undergo gantry testing before moving to Station Pier in Melbourne for temporary mooring. Both new ferries are scheduled to begin passenger services between Victoria and Tasmania on October 31.
- ▪The Spirit of Tasmania V completed a seven-week voyage from Scotland following its construction in Finland.
- ▪The vessel will undergo gantry testing at the Port of Geelong before relocating to Station Pier in Melbourne.
- ▪TT-Line plans for both new ferries to begin operating passenger routes across the Bass Strait from October 31.
- ▪The Spirit of Tasmania IV has been moored at Melbourne's Nelson Pier since arriving eight months ago.
- ▪Ticket sales for voyages between October 31 and December 12 are underway, though not all accommodation types are yet available.
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Spirit of Tasmania V arrives in Geelong as preparation for Bass Strait voyages continuesTopic:Marine Transport Industry19m ago19 minutes agoSat 2 May 2026 at 7:27amThe Spirit of Tasmania V arrived into Port Philip Bay on Saturday morning. (Supplied: David Wallace)In short:The second of two new Spirit of Tasmania vessels has arrived at Geelong following a seven-week journey from Scotland.The ferry will undergo gantry testing tomorrow before being temporarily relocated to Station Pier in Melbourne.What's next:Both vessels are scheduled to begin ferrying passengers between Victoria and Tasmania from October 31.abc.net.au/news/spirit-of-tasmania-v-arrives-in-geelong/106634808Link copiedShareShare articleBoth of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels are officially in Victoria's Port Philip Bay,…
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