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 Susie O'Neill at Circular Quay in 2017 | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Australian Defence Industries |
| Operators | |
| Planned | 8 |
| Completed | 4 |
| Active | 0 |
| Retired | 4 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Catamaran |
| Length | 37.76 m (123.9 ft) |
| Speed | 26 kn (48 km/h; 30 mph) |
| Capacity | 326 |
The Sydney SuperCats were a class of catamarans operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.
In 2000/01, the State Transit Authority purchased four SuperCats. Initially eight were ordered, but the final four were cancelled. [1] All were built by Australian Defence Industries at Garden Island.
They primarily operated on Eastern Suburbs services and were on occasion used on the Manly run. [2] The upper deck was closed at night time.
In 2019 a new class of ferries known as the River-class were announced, with the new class to replace the SuperCats and HarbourCats. In December 2021 SuperCat Saint Mary Mackillop was retired from passenger service, after a few River-class ferries entered service from October 2021. On 31 August 2022 Susie O'Neill was retired with Louise Sauvage being the next to retire on 22 March 2024. On the 28th of April 2024 SuperCat 4 was retired and left for Newcastle after being sold. All 3 of the vessels are inactive awaiting buyers. Saint Mary Mackillop was sold to a party boat company in Geelong and renamed Hygeia IV where it now serves as a charter party boat.
| Name | Call sign | MMSI | Year in service | Namesake | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Mackillop | 21822 | 503374400 | 2000 | Mary Mackillop | Retired 2021 - Sold and renamed "Hygeia IV" |
| Susie O'Neill | 21852 | 503374600 | 2000 | Susie O'Neill | Retired 2022 - Laid up in Morrison's bay awaiting a buyer |
| Louise Sauvage | 21906 | 503374700 | 2001 | Louise Sauvage | Retired 2024 |
| SuperCat 4 | 21942 | 503374500 | 2001 | Ferry class & vessel | Retired 2024 - Name changed to "Percat" for sale |
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