Parramatta River-class ferry

Not to be confused with River-class ferry or Sydney RiverCat.
Parramatta River class
Class overview
BuildersRichardson Devine Marine
OperatorsTransdev Sydney Ferries
Planned7
Completed4
Active3
General characteristics
TypeCatamaran
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.

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 Launch date Namesake Reference
Frances Bodkin 462934 503161930 081 12 February 2024 Frances Bodkin [6]
John Nutt 462936 503164160 082 29 April 2024 John Nutt [7]
Isobel Bennett 462935 503167290 083 5 August 2024 Isobel Bennett [8]
Martin Green 462938 503174880 December 2024 Martin Green [7]
Ruby Payne-Scott Ruby Payne-Scott [7]
Norman Selfe Norman Selfe [7]
Jack Mundey Jack Mundey [7]

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. ^ New Parramatta River Class Ferry starts sea-trials on the Derwent Transport for NSW 5 March 2024
  6. ^ a b First of new ferries sails into Sydney weeks begore starting services Sydney Morning Herald 24 March 2024
  7. ^ a b c d e New Aussie-built ferry arrives at Sydney Opera House Minister for Transport 27 June 2024
  8. ^ Australian made ferry Isobel Bennett enters passenger service Sydney Times 27 November 2024

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