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DeutschParramatta River-class ferry
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| 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 |
The Parramatta River class are a ferry type operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.
History
[edit]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] The second, John Nutt, arrived in Sydney in early June, coinciding with the retirement of the RiverCat 'Evonne Goolagong'. John Nutt entered service unceremoniously on June 27th, 2024. The third, Isobel Bennet, is expected to arrive in September 2024 and should enter service in late September-early October pending further sea trials.
Unlike the River-class ferry fleet, the new vessels do not include a top deck.
Vessels
[edit]| 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] |
| Isobel Bennett | 462935 | 503167290 | 083 | TBA | Isobel Bennett | |
| Martin Green | 084 | TBA | Martin Green | |||
| Ruby Payne-Scott | 085 | TBA | Ruby Payne-Scott | |||
| Norman Selfe | 086 | TBA | Norman Selfe | |||
| Jack Mundey | 087 | TBA | Jack Mundey |
References
[edit]- ^ 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
- ^ 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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