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
Completed4
Active4
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 NoLaunch dateNamesakeReference
Frances Bodkin46293450316193008112 February 2024 Frances Bodkin [6]
John Nutt46293650316416008229 April 2024John Nutt [7]
Isobel Bennett4629355031672900835 August 2024 Isobel Bennett [8]
Martin Green462938503174880084December 2024 Martin Green [7]
Ruby Payne-Scott Ruby Payne-Scott [7]
Norman Selfe Norman Selfe [7]
Jack Mundey Jack Mundey [7]

References