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Erratic, threatening passenger forces Spirit of Tasmania to return to Devonport

A man in his mid-30s caused the ferry to return after threatening passengers and crew; no injuries were reported and the voyage resumed the next morning.

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The ship was just 50 metres into its voyage from Devonport to Geelong when a Tasmanian man allegedly threatened passengers.

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Erratic, threatening passenger forces Spirit of Tasmania to return to Devonport

The ship was just 50 metres into its voyage from Devonport to Geelong when a Tasmanian man allegedly threatened passengers.

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Spirit of Tasmania abandons journey to Victoria, police arrest passenger

A passenger incident halted the Spirit of Tasmania's trip to Geelong on February 17, leading police to arrest a man in his 30s. What went down.

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The Examiner broke the news in on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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