Parramatta River-class ferry
The Parramatta River class are a forthcoming ferry type to be operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 sets 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] |
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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
- 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.
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