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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Richardson Devine Marine |
| Operators | Transdev Sydney Ferries |
| Planned | 7 |
| Completed | 7 |
| Active | 5 |
| 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 ferry type operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.
The ships are designed for future conversion to electric propulsion for low-emissions travel.[1]
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.[2][3][4][5]
The ferries are to be named in honour of Australians who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, environment, and innovation.[6] The first was delivered in March 2024.[7]
Unlike the River-class ferry fleet, the new vessels do not include a top deck.
| Name | Call Sign | MMSI | Shipyard No | Launch date | Entered service | Namesake | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Bodkin | 462934 | 503161930 | 081 | 12 February 2024 | 28 May 2024 | Frances Bodkin | [7] |
| John Nutt | 462936 | 503164160 | 082 | 29 April 2024 | July 2024 | John Nutt | [8] |
| Isobel Bennett | 462935 | 503167290 | 083 | 5 August 2024 | 27 November 2024 | Isobel Bennett | [9] |
| Martin Green | 462938 | 503174880 | 084 | 9 November 2024 | 10 February 2025 | Martin Green | [8] |
| Ruby Payne-Scott | 462939 | 503178210 | 085 | 6 March 2025 | 3 June 2025 | Ruby Payne-Scott | [8] |
| Norman Selfe | 462940 | 503178220 | 086 | 2025 | Norman Selfe | [8] | |
| Jack Mundey | 503178230 | 087 | 2025 | Jack Mundey | [8] |
Sydney's new fleet of seven Parramatta River Class ferries are currently mid-way through construction in Tasmania and have been built to support conversion to electric propulsion when shore-side charging infrastructure can be put in place.
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