TasPorts is preparing to say its final farewell to Australia’s icebreaker RSV AURORA AUSTRALIS after more than 30 years of calling the Port of Hobart home.
At 9.00am on Saturday 12 December 2020, the P&O owned vessel will depart the port for Dubai, to start its next chapter.
The ‘Orange Roughy’ has been a feature of Sullivan’s Cove for decades, completing resupply voyages from the Port of Hobart during the Antarctic season, and laying up at Princes Wharf during the winter months.
During its time in Hobart, the vessel has completed more than 150 scientific research and resupply voyages to Antarctic and sub-Antarctic stations.
Whilst we’re saying goodbye to the iconic vessel, its departure also signals the upcoming arrival of Australian Antarctic Division’s (AAD) new icebreaker RSV NUYINA and highlights the growth and importance of Antarctic research for the state of Tasmania.
To say goodbye we have put together this video.
Vision Courtesy: AAD & BHPhoto Hobart.