Spirit of Tasmania, a State Owned entity based in Australia, was founded in 1985 and employs approximately 170 individuals. Operating as TT-Line Company Pty Ltd, this Tasmanian Government-owned business enterprise has provided Bass Strait ferry services between mainland Australia and Tasmania since July 1993. Its ferries navigate Bass Strait, covering a distance of 242 nautical miles (448 km; 278 mi) between Geelong, Victoria and Devonport, Tasmania. Each journey typically takes 9-11 hours and involves overnight crossings.