One of the Spirit of Tasmania ferries has been taken out of the water in Sydney for a two-week dry dock maintenance period, leading to schedule changes on the Bass Strait route.
Spirit of Tasmania II arrived in Sydney last week as part of the company’s maintenance program for its vessels.
Managing Director and CEO Bernard Dwyer said an additional five days have been set aside for the Sydney dry dock as a contingency if required.
“Our vessels will operate an amended sailing schedule between Devonport and Geelong while the works are completed,” he said.
“While in Sydney Spirit of Tasmania II will undergo deck and hull preservation and painting, scheduled tank inspections, routine maintenance on the main engine and side thrusters, main gearboxes, generators and auxiliary equipment.”
