SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I (IMO 9158446)
SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 1998 and flying the Australia flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,651 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 29,338. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and passengers. SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2025.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: Australia
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 503432000
- Call sign: VNGY
- Gross tonnage: 29338
- Deadweight: 5651 t
- Length overall: 194 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 29/07/2025, Singapore (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/07/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TT LINE CO PTY LTD (Australia)
- Last AIS position: 41°10.9′S · 146°21.9′E · Speed 22.1 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 18:55 UTC
- Destination: Devonport (AU DPO)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I?
SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles). It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 29,338. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,651 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, and the South China Sea. It also operates in the Australia and New Zealand region.
What is the PSC inspection history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2025. All-time records show 7 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 July 2025.
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