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Devonport

Devonport King Island

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- Cargo Receival and Delivery (R&D)
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- John Duigan
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- Cargo Receival and Delivery (R&D)
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Bookings
Schedule
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Tasports KI120526 117 — Bass Island Line celebrates MV John Duigan 1000th voyage

12 May 2026

TasPorts’ King Island shipping service, Bass Island Line (BIL), celebrates 1000 voyages of the MV John Duigan vessel this week, marking a major milestone in the island’s connectivity.

John Duigan0919 519 — King Island shipping service preparing for planned vessel maintenance

08 May 2026

TasPorts’ King Island shipping service, Bass Island Line (BIL), will maintain its regular shipping service to King Island during the scheduled maintenance of its vessel John Duigan later this year.

TPD050121 365 1 — BIL schedules two services next week to maintain King Island freight

11 December 2025

Due to repairs to the John Duigan, following minor hull damage being identified, Bass Island Line has cancelled this week’s scheduled service to King Island.

Tas Ports KI160720 610 — Supporting King Island farmers | Additional Bass Island Line sailing secured

06 December 2024

TasPorts' Bass Island Line is providing an additional sailing to King Island, ensuring vital cattle transport during challenging dry conditions, thanks to government support.

John Duigan0919 510 — King Island customers give Bass Island Line thumbs up

27 October 2022

The Bass Island Line (BIL) service carried almost 25 per cent more tonnes of freight in 2021-22 compared to the previous financial year, highlighting the importance of the regular weekly shipping service to the King Island community.

Jack Lowrie John Duigan at Devonport — New service model for King Island shipping an early success

04 May 2022

BIL confirms Devonport port call and Victorian transhipment service

03 March 2022

TPD050121 365 1 — TasPorts investing to support King Island shipping

17 January 2022

Tas Ports KI160720 610 — Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme Subsidy Changes

05 May 2021

John Duigan0919 519 — John Duigan returns to King Island service

27 November 2020

Update 107 — Update 107

09 September 2020

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