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Ethan James

MYSTERIOUS: Operator admits bass strait ferry saga is embarrassing | Mind Blowing Facts

A new Spirit of Tasmania ferry has left the construction yard in Finland and arrived in Scotland. (HANDOUT/RAUMA MARINE CONSTRUCTIONS)

The ship operator involved in the "embarrassing" bungled delivery of two new Bass Strait ferries has conceded it made a mistake trying to build port infrastructure.

The first of two $900 million Spirit of Tasmania replacement vessels is sitting in Scotland because a required port in Devonport hasn't been built - it likely won't be ready until early 2027.

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