
Unique timber sourced for new Spirit of Tasmania vessels
More than 6000 lineal metres of Celery Top Pine sourced from below the waters of Lake Pieman on the state’s west coast will be used as feature wall cladding.
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More than 6000 lineal metres of Celery Top Pine sourced from below the waters of Lake Pieman on the state’s west coast will be used as feature wall cladding.
The 150-year-old Waverley Mills in Launceston has secured the contract to supply two types of throw rugs that will feature on the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels.
The first of the new Bass Strait passenger, passenger vehicle and freight vessels, Spirit of Tasmania IV, has been officially named and launched at a ceremony at shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions’ (RMC) yard in Finland.
Spirit of Tasmania has appointed Tasmanian production company HYPE TV to document the construction of the two new Spirit of Tasmania ships.
The new Spirit of Tasmania vessels will be the first ferries to operate in Australia featuring Tasmanian-made marine fire safety insulation material.
Construction of the second Spirit of Tasmania vessel remains on track with another significant milestone reached today.
The new Spirit of Tasmania vessels are delivering extra capacity and state of the art design features.
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has formally started construction of the second roll on / roll off ships that have been commissioned to replace the current Spirit of Tasmania vessels.
The Handmark Gallery was awarded the contract by shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) and Spirit of Tasmania to source artwork for the vessels.
Launceston businesses Vanquad Vending and Challis Water Systems & Maintenance are the latest two Tasmanian companies announced to be involved in the fit out of the two new ships.