Engineering:Parramatta-class ferry

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Parramatta class
Class overview
Builders: Richardson Devine Marine
Operators: Transdev Sydney Ferries
Planned: 7
Active: 0
General characteristics
Type: Catamaran
Length: 24 metres
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]


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