Cattle ships have an hour to navigate this channel or run aground David Harris's ship bottomed out with 400 cattle on board at the end of last year, leading to a 12-hour wait for the next high tide. He wants a solution. 

Cattle ships have an hour to navigate this channel or run aground #bassstrait #daveharris #cargoship

A large, white and red ferry named "THE NEW SPIRIT OF TASMANIA" is moving across calm blue water in the foreground, with a wake trailing behind the bow. The upper decks are white, and the hull is painted a vibrant red. The setting sun casts a golden light on the vessel and the low lying green and brown hills, and buildings in the distant background. A rocky shore edge is visible in the lower left.

Connecting the mainland to the island.

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia.

© 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓡𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝓫𝔂 𝓚𝓮𝓿 𝓟𝓮𝓲𝓻𝓬𝓮.

#photo #photography #australia #tasmania #SpiritOfTasmania #Ferry #BassStrait #ShipPhotography #DiscoverTasmania

Marinus works expected by March By PHILIP HOPKINS   A PACKED Traralgon Town Hall last Friday sent a big message: large numbers of Latrobe Valley and Gippsland businesses want to be part of the action for the construction of Marinus Link, the power and communications cable that will be built between Victoria and Tasmania. The cable will go under Bass Strait, coming ashore at Waratah Bay and travelling through the South Gippsland countryside, entering the Latrobe Valley near Mirboo North and connecting to the power grid at the former Hazelwood power station site. The Project Director for Marinus Link, Mike Carter, said it was fantastic to see such a strong turnout from local businesses, industry groups and community representatives. “Your active interest and involvement are absolutely critical to helping us maximise the benefits of Marinus Link to the local economy,” he told the gathering. A similar meeting was held in Leongatha on Thursday (December 3). The lead contractors for the project – Hitachi Energy, Prysmian, and the TasVic Greenlink joint venture – gave presentations about their role in Marinus Link and the skills they were looking for from Gippsland businesses. “Early works are planned to start in March next year,” Mr Carter said, emphasising that the meeting was the chance for businesses to apply for the work. He made “a special call out” to the Industry Capability Network team in Gippsland, headed by Colin Young. “They have been our key partners in local industry engagement and to make sure all of your details reach the right people at the right time,” he said. Mr Carter said Marinus Link aimed to combine Victoria’s wind and oversupply of daytime solar with Tasmania’s flexible hydropower and geographically diverse wind. “During the days when Victoria has an oversupply of renewables, Tasmania can import this lower-cost energy and conserve its hydro storage. Then, in the evening, when demand peaks in Victoria, Tasmania can export that stored hydro energy, providing value to both regions,” he said. “For Victoria, hydropower then displaces higher-priced peaking alternatives like gas, pushing down wholesale energy prices with a clean alternative.” Mr Carter said the capability in Gippsland was strong. “We want to make sure you’re all well-placed to compete for upcoming work packages. We know our lead contractors are already engaging with local businesses, and we’re seeing a real depth of capability across Gippsland and North West Tasmania,” he said. “We have a strong focus on maximising local content. However, there will be areas where local capacity can’t meet every requirement, and some elements of the works will need to be sourced more broadly. That’s the reality of a project of this scale and technology. “We are ensuring that we run an open, transparent process where every local business has equal access to information, and equal opportunity to put themselves forward, so together we can maximise the benefits of Marinus Link for the local economy.” Mr Carter said it had been a monumental year for Marinus Link, with several major approvals, decisions and contracts now locked in. Highlights included: * Positive final investment decisions in August from the shareholders – the Commonwealth, Tasmania and Victoria, followed by financial close with the debt provider – the Clean Energy Finance Corporation; * Together, these commitments completed the financing needs for Stage 1 of Marinus Link. This enabled the company to give notices to proceed to the technology suppliers – Prysmian for the cables and Hitachi Energy for the converters.; * Primary approvals under both Victorian and Commonwealth legislation, which were both major landmarks for the project; * The permit for the shore-crossing and submarine cables, with the end of the process near for the converter station permit, both under Tasmanian legislation; * Strengthening the relationship with Jacobs through the formation of an Integrated Delivery Team, ramping up resources and systems in preparation for construction; * Announcement of the preferred lead contractor for the civil and construction works – the TasVic Greenlink JV, a joint venture between DT Infrastructure and Samsung C&T, and; * The final milestones ahead are the final permits and the Australian Energy Regulator’s final revenue determination, expected in February.

LV Express: Marinus works expected by March #News #BassStrait #ColinYoung

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A spiritedly named bay

Bay with wave-sculpted boulders, expansive Bass Strait views, and nearby islands for seabirds in a marine reserve.

#WilsonsPromontory #AustralianLandscapes #BassStrait

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A passenger aboard the ‘Spirit of #Tasmania’ recorded this video yesterday as the ferry entered the #BassStrait

The seas were ~6 m & wind gusting ~75 km/hr. It is glorious to see flocks of Short-tailed #Shearwaters (just returned from the Bering Sea) absolutely in their element 🐦💨

10/27/2024-B

Reason 4159 and 5007 why Australia is madness

#scp #scpfoundation #scp4159 #scp5007 #kelp #australia #bassstrait #ballon #bodyhorror #predatoryalgae #swimsuit #abduction #tentacles #wrapping

Small Plane Vanishes Between Tasmania and Victoria A Tasmanian couple and their dog are missing after their light aircraft vanished without a trace over the Bass Strait on Saturday afternoon.

www.unexplained.ie/article/1325... #plane #disappearance #missing #dog #bassStrait #Australia #tasmania #unexplainedie #unexplained

Millowl.

The water in winter on the southern side of Phillip Island.

A photo I took last June.

#millowl #phillipisland #bassstrait #winter #bunurongcountry

a wee ship set sail
o'er the choppy Bass Strait
like coins in a jar
the angry sea longs for lives
no lighthouse to calm their nerves

#vss365 #strait #BassStrait #tanka

Sunset peekaboo somewhere over the Bass Strait, starboard side.
Hobart here we come…
#Sunset #BassStrait #yachtrock #sayyes #Tasmania

The Otway Ranges, the Great Ocean Road and a beach from St Georges River lookout, Lorne.

Bass Strait from St Georges River lookout, Lorne.

The Otway Ranges, the Great Ocean Road and a beach from St Georges River lookout, Lorne.

A storm approaching from Bass Strait.

Looking south and south-west from St Georges River Lookout, Lorne.

Taken yesterday. #water #bassstrait #mountain #mountains #otway #otwayranges #greatoceanroad #lorne #victoria #australia #beach

Bass Strait from Teddy's Lookout, Lorne.

The Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road from Teddy's Lookout, Lorne.

The Otway Ranges from Teddy's Lookout, Lorne.

A rainbow starts to appear on Bass Strait.

Looking south and south-west from Teddy's Lookout, Lorne.

Taken yesterday. #water #bassstrait #mountain #mountains #otway #otwayranges #greatoceanroad #lorne #victoria #australia