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Class overview | |
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Builders | Richardson Devine Marine |
Operators | Transdev Sydney Ferries |
Planned | 7 |
Completed | 2 |
Active | 2 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Catamaran |
Length | 24 metres |
Beam | 7.2 metres |
Draft | 1.35 metres |
Propulsion | 2 x Scania DII3 070 M |
Capacity | 200 |
The Parramatta River class are a ferry type operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.
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
Name | Call Sign | MMSI | Shipyard No | Commissioned | Namesake | Reference |
Frances Bodkin | 462934 | 503161930 | 081 | 24 March 2024 | Frances Bodkin | [5] |
John Nutt | 462936 | 503164160 | 082 | 27 June 2024 | John Nutt | [7] |
Isobel Bennett | 083 | TBA | Isobel Bennett | |||
Martin Green | 084 | TBA | Martin Green | |||
Ruby Payne-Scott | 085 | TBA | Ruby Payne-Scott | |||
Norman Selfe | 086 | TBA | Norman Selfe | |||
Jack Mundey | 087 | TBA | Jack Mundey |
References
- ^ Tassie shipbuilder wins construction tender for new Parramatta ferries Daily Cargo News 26 June 2023
- ^ New Parramatta ferries to be built in Australia Daily Telegraph 26 June 2023
- ^ Australian-made ferries to take to Parramatta River Transport for NSW 26 June 2023
- ^ RDM Awarded Contract to build 7 x 24M Passenger Ferries Richardson Devine Marine 26 June 2023
- ^ a b New Parramatta River Class Ferry starts sea-trials on the Derwent Transport for NSW 5 March 2024
- ^ First of new ferries sails into Sydney weeks begore starting services Sydney Morning Herald 24 March 2024
- ^ "Welcome John Nutt! The second of the seven new Parramatta River Class ferries has arrived to Sydney!". www.instagram.com. 27 June 2024.