0058/02 28 October 2002 ANOTHER ROUND OF ADDITIONAL SAILINGS FOR THE NEW SHIPS! Spirit of Tasmania I and II will operate 12 additional daylight sailings to cater for increased passenger and vehicle demand on Bass Strait during November and December. TT-Line Chief Executive Peter Simmons said the additional sailings had been scheduled in response to ongoing heavy demand for passenger and passenger vehicle transportation on Bass Strait. " With bookings well ahead for the year compared to the same time last year, the company decided to introduce these additional voyages". The additional sailings have been scheduled for: Saturday 16 November Sunday 17 November Saturday 23 November Sunday 24 November Saturday 30 November Sunday 1 December "The additional sailings will provide capacity for an additional 12,000 passengers to travel and ensure that we continue to boost the tourism industries of both Tasmania and Victoria," Mr Simmons said. The additional sailings will depart at 9.00am and arrive at 7.00pm. Fares for the daylight voyages will be $100 with cabin accommodation available at an extra cost. Standard vehicles will travel free. Mr Simmons said the future for Spirit of Tasmania I and II looked extremely positive. " The new vessels' commenced service eight weeks ago and already we have had to scheduled 28 additional daylight crossings to service the increased demand for Bass Strait transport," he said. For bookings and reservation enquiries telephone Spirit of Tasmania reservations on 13 20 10. ends For further information contact: Simone Ferrier Manager Corporate Communications TT-Line Company Pty Ltd Tel: 9206 6220