Once-in-a-Lifetime Arrival! Brand New Spirit of Tasmania 4 Docks in Perth

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Witness a historic moment as the stunning new Spirit of Tasmania IV makes a rare and breathtaking stop in Perth on its epic journey to Tasmania. This video captures the excitement, detail, and sheer scale of one of Australia’s most anticipated ferries.

About the Vessel
Built in 2024 by Rauma Marine Constructions in Finland, the Spirit of Tasmania IV is a state-of-the-art ro-ro passenger ferry designed to transform Bass Strait crossings

Length: 212 m

Gross Tonnage: ~48,000 GT

Passenger Capacity: 1,800

Lane Metres (Vehicle Space): ~4,098 m — enough for approximately 600 cars

Propulsion: Four Wärtsilä 46DF LNG engines, giving it a service speed of around 26 knots

Not only is it significantly larger than its predecessors (Spirit I & II), but it also offers 43% more passenger capacity and 39% more freight space, plus new pet-friendly cabins, lounges, cinemas, bars, and more to elevate the travel experience

What’s Happening in This Video
Join us as the Spirit of Tasmania IV docks in Perth, en route from Scotland to Hobart. Key highlights include:

Its four-day stopover in Fremantle for customs, crew changes, bunkering, and provisioning

Caught on film: bold arrival scenes, towering decks, and the hum of dock operations.

A rare glimpse into a vessel that won't enter service until 2026, due to ongoing infrastructure upgrades at Devonport

A reminder of the immense logistical feat behind bringing such a cutting-edge ferry into Australian waters.

Why This Moment Matters
This marks the Spirit of Tasmania IV’s first visit to Australia—and on Australian soil no less!

It symbolizes the beginning of a new era in Tasmanian maritime transport—featuring greener LNG propulsion, expanded capacity, and modern amenities.

With final fit-out and crew training set to occur in Hobart in late August, this Perth stop marks the start of the vessel’s operational journey

Devonport’s new berths are being fast-tracked for October 2026, ensuring top-tier infrastructure will be ready for the new vessels

Join the Journey!
Did you see this majestic ship dock in Perth? Tell us your thoughts below — the sheer size, modern design, or what you’d like to see when it arrives in Tasmania.

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