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flag 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.

flag 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. flag It will stop in Fremantle for customs, crew changes, and refueling before moving to Geelong for testing and then Melbourne. flag 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. flag 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.

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