![Image of TT-Line's passenger ferry](https://rmcfinland.fi/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TT-line_front-2000x1125.jpg)
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It has been announced today (Friday 16/4/21) that TT-Line have formally signed off on a deal with Rauma Marine Constructions to build two new ferries for the Bass Strait, of approximately 48,000GRT.
As mentioned earlier in the week the new contract has a clause specifying up to AUD$100 million worth of Australian/Tasmanian content.
TT-Line chairman Michael Grainger said the new ships would be similar to the current vessels, but with substantially more capacity for passengers and freight.
Construction on the new 212-metre long vessels was planned to start in the European spring in 2022.
![): Jyrki Heinimaa, President and CEO of Rauma Marine Constructions, and Håkan Enlund, Executive Vice President of Rauma Marine Constructions, at the signing ceremony in Rauma.](https://rmcfinland.fi/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TT-Line_allekirjoitus_Jyrki_Hakan-1024x768.jpg)
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