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 forthcoming ferry type to be operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.
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 sets do not include a top deck.
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 Bennet | 083 | |||||
Martin Green | 084 | |||||
Ruby Payne Scott | 085 | |||||
Normal Selfe | 086 | |||||
Jack Mundey | 087 |