Parramatta River-class ferry

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Parramatta River class
Parramatta-Class ferry MV Frances Bodkin at Circular Quay.jpg
Class overview
Builders Richardson Devine Marine
Operators Transdev Sydney Ferries
Planned7
Completed2
Active2
General characteristics
Type Catamaran
Length24 metres
Beam7.2 metres
Draft1.35 metres
Propulsion2 x Scania DII3 070 M
Capacity200

The Parramatta River class are a ferry type operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.

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History

In June 2023 Transport for NSW announced it had awarded Richardson Devine Marine a contract to build seven Incat Crowther designed ferries in Hobart to replace the RiverCats on Parramatta River services. [1] [2] [3] [4]

The ferries are to be named in honour of Australians who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, environment, and innovation. [5] The first was delivered in March 2024. [6]

Unlike the River-class ferry fleet, the new vessels do not include a top deck.

Vessels

NameCall Sign MMSI Shipyard NoCommissionedNamesakeReference
Frances Bodkin46293450316193008124 March 2024 Frances Bodkin [5]
John Nutt46293650316416008227 June 2024John Nutt [7]
Isobel Bennet083
Martin Green084
Ruby Payne Scott085
Normal Selfe086
Jack Mundey087

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References

  1. Tassie shipbuilder wins construction tender for new Parramatta ferries Daily Cargo News 26 June 2023
  2. New Parramatta ferries to be built in Australia Daily Telegraph 26 June 2023
  3. Australian-made ferries to take to Parramatta River Transport for NSW 26 June 2023
  4. RDM Awarded Contract to build 7 x 24M Passenger Ferries Richardson Devine Marine 26 June 2023
  5. 1 2 New Parramatta River Class Ferry starts sea-trials on the Derwent Transport for NSW 5 March 2024
  6. First of new ferries sails into Sydney weeks begore starting services Sydney Morning Herald 24 March 2024
  7. "Welcome John Nutt! The second of the seven new Parramatta River Class ferries has arrived to Sydney!". www.instagram.com. 27 June 2024.