Unique timber sourced for new Spirit of Tasmania vessels.

Concept images - Spirit of Tasmania IV & V.

More than 6000 lineal metres of Celery Top Pine sourced from below the waters of Lake Pieman on the state’s west coast will be used as feature wall cladding on the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels.

Hydrowood was awarded the contract by shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) and Spirit of Tasmania.  The supply of sustainably and ethically sourced timbers will provide a unique custom finish for the vessels.  The inclusion of Tasmanian Celery Top Pine is a nod to Tasmania's seafaring past and nautical history.  

We are working closely with two other local businesses – AJB Furniture and Joinery and Brock Building Systems – to produce the finished profiles to be shipped and installed by Scan Marine in Finland.  This is an exciting collaboration for the Hydrowood team and the first time Hydrowood has supplied timber for an international ship build, demonstrating the capacity of the business to deliver premium Tasmanian timber to both domestic and international markets.

This project will showcase our uniquely Tasmanian timber products to locals and visitors to the state for years to come, contributing to delivering a new and exciting customer experience for travelers.