0016/02 26 April 2002 TT-LINE TO SEEK EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TT-Line Company Pty Ltd will seek expressions of interest from potential franchisees and advertise for new part-time and casual employees at the weekend for Spirit of Tasmania I and II. The company will place advertisements in the state's three daily newspapers on Saturday (27 April 2002) seeking: Franchisees for a travel information and booking service, onboard gaming, a ship's photographer, a tourist and general retail outlet and a video amusement arcade. Additional qualified cooks, experienced food and beverage attendants and cleaners. Mr Simmons said TT-Line employees were usually recruited from the Tasmanian Business and Employment Centre's existing database. " Given the number of positions we will have available, both in port and at sea on Spirit of Tasmania I and II, we felt it was important to advertise statewide for people with hospitality experience," he said. " Proven experience will be a crucial selection criteria as TT-Line's priority will be to ensure interstate visitors travelling on board the new vessels have a memorable and enjoyable Bass Strait journey." People wishing to apply should contact Merryn Eastall at the Tasmanian Business and Employment Centre at Devonport before close of business on Friday 3 May 2002. Expressions of interest from potential franchisees close at 5pm on Friday 10 May 2002. Interested persons should apply in writing to the TT-Line Manager Corporate Services, Kevin Maynard. For further information contact: Ms Simone Ferrier TT-Line Company Pty Ltd Manager Corporate Communications Telephone 03 9206 6220 / 0417 540 583