At a gala black tie event held at Hobart's Wrest Point Casino on October 16 Richardson Devine Marine were announced the 2009 winners of the Tasmanian Export Award. Deserved recognition for an outstanding year with three vessels delivered to export destinations.

Premium Dream - a 32 metre fast ferry to carry 245 passengers operates at Japan's Ishigaki Island

Kilimanjaro - a 37 metre passenger ferry for 400 operates between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar - Tanzania

Ipipiri - a 45 metre overnight cruise vessel with cabins for 60 guests does luxury cruises in New Zealand's Bay of Islands