Parramatta River-class ferry

The Parramatta River class are a ferry type operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.

Parramatta River class
Class overview
BuildersRichardson Devine Marine
OperatorsTransdev Sydney Ferries
Planned7
Completed2
Active2
General characteristics
TypeCatamaran
Length24 metres
Beam7.2 metres
Draft1.35 metres
Propulsion2 x Scania DII3 070 M
Capacity200

History

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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

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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 Isobel Bennett [7]
Martin Green Martin Green [7]
Ruby Payne-Scott Ruby Payne-Scott [7]
Norman Selfe Norman Selfe [7]
Jack Mundey Jack Mundey [7]

References

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  Media related to Parramatta ferry class at Wikimedia Commons