Spirit of Tasmania V departs Hobart

Spirit of Tasmania V has departed the Port of Hobart today (15 July).

The vessel will travel to its Victorian home port of Geelong for further gantry testing, before sailing to Williamstown the following day for hull strengthening works.

Meanwhile, Spirit of Tasmania IV will move from its current location in Williamstown to Station Pier, before heading to Devonport in late August for “wet testing” of the gantry and the automatic mooring units.

TT-Line CEO Chris Carbone said it had been a highly productive five weeks in Hobart.

“Spirit V partnered with the Dark Mofo festival that saw nearly 80,000 people visit the ship to view art installations on the vehicle decks,” he said.

“At the same time, more than 100 contractors from more than 30 Tasmanian companies worked on the vessel’s fit-out and commissioning.”

Work undertaken included installation of:

• More than 300 tabletops made by Fairbrother, including feature tables made from Tasmanian timbers.
• More than 1,100 mattresses manufactured by AH Beard in Glenorchy.
• Tasmanian artwork and photographic images curated by Handmark Gallery.
• Signage and imaging by Eye Spy Signs.
• Outdoor seating.
• Arcade games in the teen lounge.
• Beer and post-mix systems.

In addition, plumbing works in bars and galleys were completed, and various upholstery works were carried out.

Finally, the marine evacuation system was successfully deployed and tested.

Released by:

Nicolas Turner

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