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Spirit of Tasmania ferries' future in doubt as sale process continues

The Spirit of Tasmania I and II ferries are set to retire, but their future remains uncertain. A sale process is underway, but details on their mooring locations and costs are yet to be revealed.

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By Staff Reporter
News reporter · Updated about 14 hours ago

The future of Tasmania's two oldest Spirit of Tasmania ferries remains uncertain, with just over a week until their final voyage between Devonport and Geelong. The state-owned company operating the ferries, TT-Line, has confirmed a sale process is underway, but details on the vessels' future mooring locations and associated costs remain unclear.

Uncertain fate for retiring ferries

The two current Spirit of Tasmania vessels, launched nearly 25 years ago, will cease operations on October 24. TT-Line chief executive Chris Carbone confirmed a sale process has been underway for some time, with

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