Engineering:Parramatta River-class ferry

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Short description: Type of ferry in Sydney

Not to be confused with River-class ferry or Sydney RiverCat.
Parramatta River class
Frances Bodkin at Circular Quay in April 2024
Class overview
BuildersRichardson Devine Marine
OperatorsTransdev Sydney Ferries
Planned7
Completed7
Active7
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General characteristics
TypeCatamaran
Length24.95 metres
Beam7.2 metres
Draft1.35 metres
Propulsion2 x Scania DI13 070M (405 kW / 550 hp @ 1800 rpm) via a ZF 2000 gearbox[1]
Speed26 knots (48 km/h; 30 mph)[2]
Capacity200
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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.[3]

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.[4][5][6][7]

The ferries are named in honour of Australians who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, environment, and innovation.[8] The first was delivered in March 2024.[9]

Unlike the River-class ferry fleet, the new vessels do not include a top deck.

Vessels

Photo of Vessel Name Call Sign MMSI Shipyard No Launch date Entered service Namesake Reference
File:Parramatta River Class ferry MV Frances Bodkin at Huntleys Point (cropped).jpg

MV Frances Bodkin leaving Huntleys Point, 2025.

Frances Bodkin 462934 503161930 081 12 February 2024 28 May 2024 Frances Bodkin [9]
File:Parramatta River Class ferry MV John Nutt Newington (cropped).jpg

MV John Nutt passing Newington Armory Wharf, 2025.

John Nutt 462936 503164160 082 29 April 2024 July 2024 John Nutt [10]
File:Parramatta River Class ferry MV Isobel Bennett at Gladesville Bridge (cropped).jpg

MV Isobel Bennett passing under Gladesville Bridge, 2025.

Isobel Bennett 462935 503167290 083 5 August 2024 27 November 2024 Isobel Bennett [11]
File:Parramatta River Class ferry MV Martin Green Putney (cropped).jpg

MV Martin Green at Kissing Point, 2025.

Martin Green 462938 503174880 084 9 November 2024 10 February 2025 Martin Green [10]
File:Parramatta River Class ferry MV Ruby Payne Scott at Olympic Park (cropped).jpg

MV Ruby Payne Scott at Sydney Olympic Park, 2025.

Ruby Payne-Scott 462939 503178210 085 6 March 2025 3 June 2025 Ruby Payne-Scott [10]
File:Parramatta River Class ferry MV Norman Selfe (cropped2).jpg

MV Norman Selfe at Silverwater, 2025.

Norman Selfe 462940 503178220 086 30 May 2025[1] 5 December 2025 Norman Selfe [10]
File:Parramatta River Class ferry MV Jack Mundey (cropped).jpg

MV Jack Mundey at Barangaroo, 2025.

Jack Mundey 462941 503178230 087 29 August 2025 17 December 2025 Jack Mundey [10]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Parramatta River Class ferry MV Norman Selfe's Richardson Devine Marine build plate (own image) 3 February 2026
  2. ↑ "Incat Crowther 24m Catamaran Passenger Ferry" (in en-au). https://www.incatcrowther.com/ships/ferries/commuter/ic22088/. 
  3. ↑ Minister for Transport; Haylen, Jo (24 September 2024). "Next Generation Freshwater vessels to take to popular F1 Manly Ferry route" (in en-AU). Transport for NSW. https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-parramatta-river-ferries. "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." 
  4. ↑ Williams, Abby (25 June 2023). "Richardson Devine Marine to construct new Parramatta ferries" (in en-US). The DCN. https://www.thedcn.com.au/news/specialist-shipping/tassie-shipbuilder-wins-construction-tender-for-new-parramatta-ferries/. 
  5. ↑ "New Parramatta Ferries to be Built in Australia" (in en-AU). https://sopba.com.au/new-parramatta-ferries-to-be-built-in-australia. 
  6. ↑ "Australian-made ferries to take to Parramatta River" (in en-AU). NSW Government. 26 June 2023. https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-parramatta-river-ferries. 
  7. ↑ "RDM081 – RDM087 – RDM Awarded contract to build 7 x 24m Passenger ferries" (in en). RDM Construction. https://www.rdm.com.au/celebration/rdm081-rdm087/. 
  8. ↑ "New Parramatta River Class Ferry starts sea-trials on the Derwent" (in en-AU). 5 March 2024. https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/new-parramatta-river-class-ferry-starts-sea-trials-on-derwent. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 O'Sullivan, Matt (24 March 2024). "First of new ferries sails into Sydney weeks before starting services" (in en). https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/first-of-new-ferries-sails-into-sydney-weeks-before-starting-services-20240324-p5ferb.html. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 "New Aussie-built ferry arrives at Sydney Opera House" (in en-AU). NSW Government. 27 June 2024. https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-aussie-built-ferry-arrives-at-sydney-opera-house. 
  11. ↑ "AUSTRALIAN-MADE FERRY ISOBEL BENNETT ENTERS PASSENGER SERVICE" (in en-GB). 27 November 2024. https://www.sydneytimes.net.au/state-politics-and-government/nsw-state-government/nsw-state-news/australian-made-ferry-isobel-bennett-enters-passenger-service/. 

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