TWELVE months ago today [December 11] the distinctive blue ship Searoad Mersey II sailed into its namesake river at Devonport for the first time, to begin a new era in Bass Strait sea transport. The 182-metre vessel, with more than twice the cargo capacity of its predecessor (the original Searoad … [Read more...]
SeaRoad launches new era in Bass Strait shipping
Tasmania’s clean, green image will get a very practical boost today with the launch of SeaRoad Shipping’s new RoRo freight vessel for Bass Strait service. Searoad Mersey II, powered by liquefied natural gas, will be officially christened by Robyn Kelly, wife of Chas Kelly, chairman of parent company … [Read more...]
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