Spirit of Tasmania IV has successfully completed her voyage from Rauma to Leith on December 3 at 4.30pm local time.
Minister for Transport, Eric Abetz, said the vessel was safely docked at Leith after the voyage during which extensive pre-planned sea trials were conducted with a surveyor on board.
"The sea trials tested the vessel's systems, performance and capabilities under real-world conditions before heading to Scotland," Minister Abetz said.
TT-Line has secured a berth at Leith for a minimum of 30 days at an average weekly cost of $47,534 AUD plus ancillary services while it expedites work to identify potential leasing or chartering options.
"I would note that this figure is significantly - seven times - less than the $280,000 peddled by the Leader of the Opposition, Dean Winter, who has been spreading misinformation as part of his fear campaign," Minister Abetz said.
"It is prudent to relocate the ship to Leith whilst leasing options are explored.
"To have it relocated to Tasmania whilst these options are explored would be far more expensive and waste a significant amount of taxpayer money."
The Government will continue to seek the best return on taxpayer investment.
