Spirit of Tasmania V

Spirit of Tasmania V is a roll-on/roll-off ferry,. It is to be operated by Spirit of Tasmania in Australia on the Bass Strait ferry route between Geelong, Victoria and Devonport, Tasmania.

History

In April 2021 Rauma Marine Constructions signed a contract with Spirit of Tasmania for the construction of two ships, the Spirit of Tasmania IV and Spirit of Tasmania V. Construction commenced on 20 December 2022 with a steel-cutting ceremony. It was launched on 19 July 2024 by the Governor of Tasmania, Barbara Baker.
The two ferries will replace the Spirit of Tasmania I and Spirit of Tasmania II. Because of delays around the construction of an upgraded wharf at Devonport, the vessel is not scheduled to enter service until July 2026. It was handed over by the builder in June 2025.