The Parramatta River class is 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.
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.
The ferries are named in honour of Australians who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, environment, and innovation. The first was delivered in March 2024.
Unlike the River-class ferry fleet, the new vessels do not include a top deck.
Vessels Photo of VesselNameCall SignMMSIShipyard NoLaunch dateEntered serviceNamesakeReferenceMV Frances Bodkin leaving Huntleys Point, 2025.Frances Bodkin46293450316193008112 February 202428 May 2024Frances BodkinMV John Nutt passing Newington Armory Wharf, 2025.John Nutt46293650316416008229 April 2024July 2024John NuttMV Isobel Bennett passing under Gladesville Bridge, 2025.Isobel Bennett4629355031672900835 August 202427 November 2024Isobel BennettMV Martin Green at Kissing Point, 2025.Martin Green4629385031748800849 November 202410 February 2025Martin GreenMV Ruby Payne Scott at Sydney Olympic Park, 2025.Ruby Payne-Scott4629395031782100856 March 20253 June 2025Ruby Payne-ScottMV Norman Selfe passing Ryde Wharf 2026.Norman Selfe46294050317822008630 May 20255 December 2025Norman SelfeMV Jack Mundey at Cockatoo Island, 2026.Jack Mundey46294150317823008729 August 202517 December 2025Jack Mundey
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