| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Richardson Devine Marine |
| Operators | Transdev Sydney Ferries |
| Planned | 6 |
| Completed | 1 |
| Active | 0 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Catamaran |
| Length | 24 metres |
| Beam | 7.2 meters |
| Draft | 1.35 meters (loaded) |
| Propulsion | 2x SCANIA DII3 070 M |
| Capacity | 200 |
The Parramatta 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] The first is scheduled to be delivered in February 2024.[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]
On 5th March 2024 Transport for NSW announced the first Parramatta-class ferry as "Frances Bodkin", named after Frances Bodkin. [5]
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
- ^ a b New Parramatta River Class Ferry starts sea-trials on the Derwent Transport for NSW 5 March 2024
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