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The Spirit of Tasmania V sailed from Scotland on March 8, 2026, on a seven-week journey to Australia to replace older ferries, facing delays and cost issues.
The Spirit of Tasmania V, a 212-meter ferry, departed Leith, Scotland, on March 8, 2026, beginning a seven-week journey to Australia via the Atlantic and Indian Oceans to avoid the Red Sea.
It will stop in Fremantle for customs, crew changes, and refueling before moving to Geelong for testing and then Melbourne.
The vessel will remain in Melbourne until a berth opens in Hobart at the end of the cruise season, where it will complete final fit-out and host events.
The ship is part of a delayed replacement program, with both new ferries expected to enter service later in 2026 despite construction challenges and rising costs.
El Spirit of Tasmania V zarpó de Escocia el 8 de marzo de 2026, en un viaje de siete semanas a Australia para reemplazar a los ferries más antiguos, enfrentando retrasos y problemas de costos.