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
Completed6
Active5
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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The ships are designed for future conversion to electric propulsion for low-emissions travel. [1]

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. [2] [3] [4] [5]

The ferries are to be named in honour of Australians who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, environment, and innovation. [6] The first was delivered in March 2024. [7]

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

Vessels

NameCall Sign MMSI Shipyard NoLaunch dateEntered serviceNamesakeReference
Frances Bodkin46293450316193008112 February 202428 May 2024 Frances Bodkin [7]
John Nutt46293650316416008229 April 2024July 2024John Nutt [8]
Isobel Bennett4629355031672900835 August 202427 November 2024 Isobel Bennett [9]
Martin Green462938503174880084December 202410 February 2025 Martin Green [8]
Ruby Payne-Scott4629395031782100856 March 20253 June 2025 Ruby Payne-Scott [8]
Norman Selfe4629405031782200862025 Norman Selfe [8]
Jack Mundey087 Jack Mundey [8]

References

  1. ↑ Minister for Transport; Haylen, Jo (24 September 2024). "Next Generation Freshwater vessels to take to popular F1 Manly Ferry route". nsw.gov.au. Transport for NSW. Archived from the original on 24 September 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2025. Sydney's new fleet of seven Parramatta River Class ferries are currently mid-way through construction in Tasmania and have been built to support conversion to electric propulsion when shore-side charging infrastructure can be put in place.
  2. ↑ Tassie shipbuilder wins construction tender for new Parramatta ferries Daily Cargo News 26 June 2023
  3. ↑ New Parramatta ferries to be built in Australia Daily Telegraph 26 June 2023
  4. ↑ Australian-made ferries to take to Parramatta River Transport for NSW 26 June 2023
  5. ↑ RDM Awarded Contract to build 7 x 24M Passenger Ferries Richardson Devine Marine 26 June 2023
  6. ↑ New Parramatta River Class Ferry starts sea-trials on the Derwent Transport for NSW 5 March 2024
  7. 1 2 First of new ferries sails into Sydney weeks begore starting services Sydney Morning Herald 24 March 2024
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 New Aussie-built ferry arrives at Sydney Opera House Minister for Transport 27 June 2024
  9. ↑ Australian made ferry Isobel Bennett enters passenger service Sydney Times 27 November 2024


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