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