Rauma shipyard begins construction of the second LNG-powered car and passenger ferry for the world’s southernmost open sea route between mainland Australia and Tasmania
Rauma Marine Constructions started the production of the second of two Tasmanian vessels with a traditional steel cutting ceremony. The design and construction of the two identical sister ships at the shipyard have proceeded according to the agreed schedule. The ferries, expected to be completed at the beginning, and the end of 2024, are set to operate on a challenging open sea route between mainland Australia and Tasmania.[A picture containing water, boat, sky, outdoor Description automatically generated] On Tuesday 12 December 2022, the start of production of another car and passenger