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'''''Spirit of Tasmania IV''''' is a [[roll-on/roll-off]] [[ferry]], under construction by [[Rauma Marine Constructions]] at its shipyards in [[Rauma, Finland]]. It is to be operated by [[Spirit of Tasmania]] in Australia on the [[Bass Strait ferries|Bass Strait ferry route]] between [[Port of Geelong|Geelong]], [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]] and [[Devonport, Tasmania]].
'''''Spirit of Tasmania IV''''' is a [[roll-on/roll-off]] [[ferry]] built by [[Rauma Marine Constructions]] in [[Rauma, Finland]]. It is to be operated by [[Spirit of Tasmania]] in Australia on the [[Bass Strait ferries|Bass Strait ferry route]] between [[Port of Geelong|Geelong]], [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]] and [[Devonport, Tasmania]].


In April 2021 Rauma Marine Constructions signed a contract with Spirit of Tasmania for the construction of two ships, the ''Spirit of Tasmania IV'' and ''[[Spirit of Tasmania V]]''.<ref>[https://rmcfinland.fi/contract-for-two-new-car-and-passenger-ferries-for-tt-line-strengthens-rmcs-order-book-significantly/|title=Contract for two new car and passenger ferries for TT-Line strengthens RMC’s order book significantly] [[Rauma Marine Constructions]] 14 April 2021</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221127155356/https://maritime-executive.com/article/tasmania-orders-finnish-ferries-after-studying-domestic-construction Tasmania Orders Finnish Ferries After Studying Domestic Construction] ''The Maritime Executive'' 14 April 2021</ref><ref>Two ordered from Rauma ''[[Ships Monthly]]'' June 2021 page 6</ref> Construction commenced on 28 February 2022 with a steel-cutting ceremony.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230204102658/https://timesnewsgroup.com.au/geelongtimes/news/construction-on-second-new-spirit-of-tasmania-ferry-under-way/ Construction on second new Spirit of Tasmania ferry under way] ''Geelong Times'' 19 January 2023</ref> The keel was laid on 28 October 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221127085507/https://rmcfinland.fi/keel-laying-of-spirit-of-tasmania-car-and-passenger-ferry-celebrated-in-rauma-shipyard-the-vessel-represents-the-biggest-foreign-sale-between-finland-and-australia/ Keel laying of Spirit of Tasmania car and passenger ferry celebrated in Rauma shipyard] Rauma Marine Constructions 28 October 2022</ref> It will be the first ferry on the Bass Strait route to use [[Liquified natural gas|LNG]] fuel.<ref>[https://rmcfinland.fi/construction-of-the-worlds-southernmost-lng-powered-car-and-passenger-ferry-started-at-rauma-finland-rmc-to-build-two-ropax-ferries-for-the-open-sea-route-between-mainland-australi/ Construction of the world’s southernmost LNG-powered car and passenger ferry started at Rauma, Finland] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231122614/https://rmcfinland.fi/construction-of-the-worlds-southernmost-lng-powered-car-and-passenger-ferry-started-at-rauma-finland-rmc-to-build-two-ropax-ferries-for-the-open-sea-route-between-mainland-australi/ |date=31 December 2022 }} Rauma Marine Constructions 28 February 2022</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221102172254/https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/22434-keel-laying-of-spirit-of-tasmania-car-and-passenger-ferry-celebrated-in-rauma-shipyard.html Keel laying of Spirit of Tasmania car and passenger ferry celebrated in Rauma shipyard] ''[[Helsinki Times]]'' 28 February 2022</ref>
In April 2021 Rauma Marine Constructions signed a contract with Spirit of Tasmania for the construction of two ships, the ''Spirit of Tasmania IV'' and ''[[Spirit of Tasmania V]]''.<ref>[https://rmcfinland.fi/contract-for-two-new-car-and-passenger-ferries-for-tt-line-strengthens-rmcs-order-book-significantly/|title=Contract for two new car and passenger ferries for TT-Line strengthens RMC’s order book significantly] [[Rauma Marine Constructions]] 14 April 2021</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221127155356/https://maritime-executive.com/article/tasmania-orders-finnish-ferries-after-studying-domestic-construction Tasmania Orders Finnish Ferries After Studying Domestic Construction] ''The Maritime Executive'' 14 April 2021</ref><ref>Two ordered from Rauma ''[[Ships Monthly]]'' June 2021 page 6</ref> Construction commenced on 28 February 2022 with a steel-cutting ceremony.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230204102658/https://timesnewsgroup.com.au/geelongtimes/news/construction-on-second-new-spirit-of-tasmania-ferry-under-way/ Construction on second new Spirit of Tasmania ferry under way] ''Geelong Times'' 19 January 2023</ref> The keel was laid on 28 October 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221127085507/https://rmcfinland.fi/keel-laying-of-spirit-of-tasmania-car-and-passenger-ferry-celebrated-in-rauma-shipyard-the-vessel-represents-the-biggest-foreign-sale-between-finland-and-australia/ Keel laying of Spirit of Tasmania car and passenger ferry celebrated in Rauma shipyard] Rauma Marine Constructions 28 October 2022</ref> It will be the first ferry on the Bass Strait route to use [[Liquified natural gas|LNG]] fuel.<ref>[https://rmcfinland.fi/construction-of-the-worlds-southernmost-lng-powered-car-and-passenger-ferry-started-at-rauma-finland-rmc-to-build-two-ropax-ferries-for-the-open-sea-route-between-mainland-australi/ Construction of the world’s southernmost LNG-powered car and passenger ferry started at Rauma, Finland] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231122614/https://rmcfinland.fi/construction-of-the-worlds-southernmost-lng-powered-car-and-passenger-ferry-started-at-rauma-finland-rmc-to-build-two-ropax-ferries-for-the-open-sea-route-between-mainland-australi/ |date=31 December 2022 }} Rauma Marine Constructions 28 February 2022</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221102172254/https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/22434-keel-laying-of-spirit-of-tasmania-car-and-passenger-ferry-celebrated-in-rauma-shipyard.html Keel laying of Spirit of Tasmania car and passenger ferry celebrated in Rauma shipyard] ''[[Helsinki Times]]'' 28 February 2022</ref> The two ferries will replace the ''[[Spirit of Tasmania I]]'' and ''[[Spirit of Tasmania II]]''.


The ship commenced sea trials in June 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.shippax.com/en/news/spirit-of-tasmania-iv-conducted-its-first-sea-trial.aspx | title=Spirit of Tasmania IV conducted its first sea trial|website=Shippax}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Spirit of Tasmania IV - First sea trial deemed a success |url=https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/company-information/media/media-releases/spirit-of-tasmania-iv-first-sea-trial-deemed-a-success|website=Spirit of Tasmania|access-date=June 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-26 |title=Le finlandais Rauma Marine s'apprête à livrer le premier ferry de Spirit of Tasmania|url=https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/construction-navale/le-finlandais-rauma-marine-s-apprete-a-livrer-le-premier-ferry-de-spirit-tasmania |access-date=2024-06-26 |website= Mer et Marine |language=fr}}</ref> In September 2024, it was handed over by Rauma Marine Constructions to Spirit of Tasmania.<ref>[https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/company-information/media/media-releases/tt-line-takes-ownership-of-spirit-of-tasmania-iv TT-Line takes ownership of Spirit of Tasmania IV] Spirit of Tasmania 13 September 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.thedcn.com.au/news-repeat/builder-hands-over-spirit-iv/ Builder hands over Spirit of Tasmania IV] ''[[Daily Cargo News]]'' 13 September 2024</ref> Due to Finland's cold winters and pack ice, in November 2024 it moved to the [[Port of Leith]], [[Edinburgh]], Scotland for ongoing storage while attempts were made to lease it to another operator.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk40rk54p7o Australian ferries fiasco ship to be mothballed in Edinburgh] ''[[BBC News]]'' 30 October 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-04/tas-spirit-iv-ferry-arrives-in-leith-scotland/104681944 New Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry arrives in its temporary port in Scotland as home port of Devonport years away from being ready] ''ABC News'' 4 December 2024</ref><ref>Scottish lay-up for Australian ferry ''Ships Monthly'' January 2025 page 11</ref><ref>[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-05/spirit-of-tasmania-operator-lists-challenges-during-hearing/104676092 Spirit of Tasmania operator lists challenges in leasing out new vessel as it explores European markets] ''ABC News'' 5 December 2024</ref>
The two ferries will replace the ''[[Spirit of Tasmania I]]'' and ''[[Spirit of Tasmania II]]''. It is scheduled to be delivered in the first quarter of 2024.<ref>[https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/new-ships New Ships] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206223152/https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/new-ships |date=6 February 2023 }} Spirit of Tasmania</ref>

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Because of delays around the construction of an upgraded wharf at Devonport, the vessel is not scheduled to enter service until July 2026.<ref>[https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/labor-concerned-new-spirit-ferries-may-be-leased-out-until-tasmanian-berth-is-ready/ Labor concerned new Spirit ferries may be leased out until Tasmanian berth is ready] ''[[Pulse Tasmania]]'' 16 October 2024</ref>


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Latest revision as of 10:59, 2 January 2025

Spirit of Tasmania IV on the Firth of Forth in December 2024
History
NameSpirit of Tasmania IV
OwnerSpirit of Tasmania
OperatorSpirit of Tasmania
Port of registryDevonport
RouteGeelong–Devonport
OrderedApril 2021
BuilderRauma Marine Constructions, Rauma, Finland
Yard number6009
Laid down28 October 2022
Launched27 October 2023
Maiden voyageJune 2024
In serviceJuly 2026 (scheduled)
IdentificationIMO number: 9936587
StatusAwaiting delivery
General characteristics
Class and typeRopax ferry
Tonnage
Length212 m (695 ft 6 in)
Beam31 m (102 ft)
Installed power4 × Wärtsilä 9L46DF (4 × 10,305 kW)[1]
Speed31.5 knots (58.3 km/h; 36.2 mph) maximum speed, 26 knots service speed
Capacity
  • 1,800 passengers
  • 4,098 lanemeters

Spirit of Tasmania IV is a roll-on/roll-off ferry built by Rauma Marine Constructions in Rauma, Finland. It is to be operated by Spirit of Tasmania in Australia on the Bass Strait ferry route between Geelong, Victoria and Devonport, Tasmania.

In April 2021 Rauma Marine Constructions signed a contract with Spirit of Tasmania for the construction of two ships, the Spirit of Tasmania IV and Spirit of Tasmania V.[2][3][4] Construction commenced on 28 February 2022 with a steel-cutting ceremony.[5] The keel was laid on 28 October 2022.[6] It will be the first ferry on the Bass Strait route to use LNG fuel.[7][8] The two ferries will replace the Spirit of Tasmania I and Spirit of Tasmania II.

The ship commenced sea trials in June 2024.[9][10][11] In September 2024, it was handed over by Rauma Marine Constructions to Spirit of Tasmania.[12][13] Due to Finland's cold winters and pack ice, in November 2024 it moved to the Port of Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland for ongoing storage while attempts were made to lease it to another operator.[14][15][16][17]

Because of delays around the construction of an upgraded wharf at Devonport, the vessel is not scheduled to enter service until July 2026.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "Spirit of Tasmania IV (9936587)". Sea-web. S&P Global. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  2. ^ for two new car and passenger ferries for TT-Line strengthens RMC’s order book significantly Rauma Marine Constructions 14 April 2021
  3. ^ Tasmania Orders Finnish Ferries After Studying Domestic Construction The Maritime Executive 14 April 2021
  4. ^ Two ordered from Rauma Ships Monthly June 2021 page 6
  5. ^ Construction on second new Spirit of Tasmania ferry under way Geelong Times 19 January 2023
  6. ^ Keel laying of Spirit of Tasmania car and passenger ferry celebrated in Rauma shipyard Rauma Marine Constructions 28 October 2022
  7. ^ Construction of the world’s southernmost LNG-powered car and passenger ferry started at Rauma, Finland Archived 31 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine Rauma Marine Constructions 28 February 2022
  8. ^ Keel laying of Spirit of Tasmania car and passenger ferry celebrated in Rauma shipyard Helsinki Times 28 February 2022
  9. ^ "Spirit of Tasmania IV conducted its first sea trial". Shippax.
  10. ^ "Spirit of Tasmania IV - First sea trial deemed a success". Spirit of Tasmania. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Le finlandais Rauma Marine s'apprête à livrer le premier ferry de Spirit of Tasmania". Mer et Marine (in French). 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  12. ^ TT-Line takes ownership of Spirit of Tasmania IV Spirit of Tasmania 13 September 2024
  13. ^ Builder hands over Spirit of Tasmania IV Daily Cargo News 13 September 2024
  14. ^ Australian ferries fiasco ship to be mothballed in Edinburgh BBC News 30 October 2024
  15. ^ New Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry arrives in its temporary port in Scotland as home port of Devonport years away from being ready ABC News 4 December 2024
  16. ^ Scottish lay-up for Australian ferry Ships Monthly January 2025 page 11
  17. ^ Spirit of Tasmania operator lists challenges in leasing out new vessel as it explores European markets ABC News 5 December 2024
  18. ^ Labor concerned new Spirit ferries may be leased out until Tasmanian berth is ready Pulse Tasmania 16 October 2024
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