Parramatta River-class ferry
Type of ferry in Sydney
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The Parramatta River class are a ferry type operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.
Frances Bodkin at Circular Quay in April 2024 | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Richardson Devine Marine |
| Operators | Transdev Sydney Ferries |
| Planned | 7 |
| Completed | 7 |
| Active | 7 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Catamaran |
| Length | 24.95 metres |
| Beam | 7.2 metres |
| Draft | 1.35 metres |
| Propulsion | 2 x Scania DI13 070M (405 kW / 550 hp @ 1800 rpm) via a ZF 2000 gearbox[1] |
| Speed | 26 knots (48 km/h; 30 mph)[2] |
| Capacity | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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MV Frances Bodkin leaving Huntleys Point, 2025. |
Frances Bodkin | 462934 | 503161930 | 081 | 12 February 2024 | 28 May 2024 | Frances Bodkin | [9] |
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MV John Nutt passing Newington Armory Wharf, 2025. |
John Nutt | 462936 | 503164160 | 082 | 29 April 2024 | July 2024 | John Nutt | [10] |
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MV Isobel Bennett passing under Gladesville Bridge, 2025. |
Isobel Bennett | 462935 | 503167290 | 083 | 5 August 2024 | 27 November 2024 | Isobel Bennett | [11] |
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MV Martin Green at Kissing Point, 2025. |
Martin Green | 462938 | 503174880 | 084 | 9 November 2024 | 10 February 2025 | Martin Green | [10] |
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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] |
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MV Norman Selfe at Silverwater, 2025. |
Norman Selfe | 462940 | 503178220 | 086 | 30 May 2025[1] | 5 December 2025 | Norman Selfe | [10] |
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MV Jack Mundey at Barangaroo, 2025. |
Jack Mundey | 462941 | 503178230 | 087 | 29 August 2025 | 17 December 2025 | Jack Mundey | [10] |
