Parramatta River-class ferry

Parramatta River class
Class overview
BuildersRichardson Devine Marine
OperatorsTransdev Sydney Ferries
Planned6
Completed1
Active0
General characteristics
TypeCatamaran
Length24 metres
Beam7.2 metres
Draft1.35 metres
Propulsion2 x Scania DII3 070 M
Capacity200

The Parramatta River class are a forthcoming ferry type to be 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]

Vessels

Name Call Sign MMSI Shipyard No Completed Namesake Reference
Frances Bodkin 462934 503161930 081 Frances Bodkin [5]
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083
084
085
086
087

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. ^ a b New Parramatta River Class Ferry starts sea-trials on the Derwent Transport for NSW 5 March 2024
  6. ^ First of new ferries sails into Sydney weeks begore starting services Sydney Morning Herald 24 March 2024
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