The Parramatta River class are a ferry type operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on

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. The ships are designed for future conversion to electric propulsion for low-emissions travel.

History

In June 2023

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announced it had awarded Richardson Devine Marine a contract to build seven Incat Crowther designed ferries in

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to replace the RiverCats on Parramatta River services.RDM Awarded Contract to build 7 x 24M Passenger Ferries
Richardson Devine Marine 26 June 2023 The ferries are to be named in honour of Australians who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, environment, and innovation.New Parramatta River Class Ferry starts sea-trials on the Derwent
Transport for NSW 5 March 2024 The first was delivered in March 2024.
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River-class ferry The River class is a ferry type operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour. History In September 2017, Transport for NSW Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is a Government of New South Wales, New South Wales Government transport service ...

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