Toots 12,151 Posted September 10 The two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries are being built in Finland with 40% more capacity. They will be delivered next year. https://newships.spiritoftasmania.com.au/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken 1,702 Posted September 17 On 10/09/2023 at 16:10, Toots said: The two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries are being built in Finland with 40% more capacity. They will be delivered next year. https://newships.spiritoftasmania.com.au/ Why did they move the Victorian terminal from Melbourne to Geelong? Chartered Accountant (England & Wales); Registered Tax Agent & Fellow of The Tax Institute (Australia) www.kbfayers.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,699 Posted September 17 45 minutes ago, Ken said: Why did they move the Victorian terminal from Melbourne to Geelong? It would be nice if someone told us. Seems like a most inconvenient move to me. Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband granted UK spouse visa, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 12,151 Posted September 17 42 minutes ago, Marisawright said: It would be nice if someone told us. Seems like a most inconvenient move to me. The ferries have been sailing from Geelong for a few months. https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/company-information/media/media-releases/new-victorian-home-for-spirit-of-tasmania#:~:text=Mr Grainger said Independent research,to and from the terminal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,699 Posted September 17 7 minutes ago, Toots said: The ferries have been sailing from Geelong for a few months. https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/company-information/media/media-releases/new-victorian-home-for-spirit-of-tasmania#:~:text=Mr Grainger said Independent research,to and from the terminal. I know but I had never seen anything about the reason. Thanks Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband granted UK spouse visa, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unzippy 3,865 Posted September 20 On 17/09/2023 at 16:31, Marisawright said: I know but I had never seen anything about the reason. Thanks From what I heard, the rent renewal came through at an absolute joke of a price. So they upped and left. But yes, it's a massive ball ache having to communicate to Geelong, turned a 20min journey into 1hr20 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 12,151 Posted September 20 22 minutes ago, unzippy said: From what I heard, the rent renewal came through at an absolute joke of a price. So they upped and left. But yes, it's a massive ball ache having to communicate to Geelong, turned a 20min journey into 1hr20 Yes, the rent was one of the main reasons why the new ferry berth is now in Geelong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unzippy 3,865 Posted September 20 3 hours ago, unzippy said: communicate Commute Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
