AUSTRALIAN-MADE FERRY ISOBEL BENNETT ENTERS PASSENGER SERVICE
Sydney’s newest Australian-made ferry Isobel Bennett entered service at 8:15am this morning, departing Cabarita Wharf for Circular Quay.
She is the third of 7 new Australian-made vessels entering the Sydney Ferry fleet.
Key facts about Sydney’s newest ferry:
- Designed by Incat Crowthers in the Northern Beaches
- Built by Richardson Devine Marine in Hobart
- The ferry is the third of seven new Parramatta River Class vessels which will replace the 30 year old RiverCat and SuperCats
- She will serve on the F3 Circular Quay to Parramatta Route
- The vessels have a 200-person capacity and use 40% less fuel than the vessels they replace
- Once construction was completed in Hobart, the new ferry underwent sea-trials on the Derwent before setting off on her trip to Sydney Harbour
- The vessel will enter service in the coming weeks
- The vessel is named after an accomplished marine biologist Isobel Bennett
For additional information, you can find the most recent release on the new vessels (from June 24) here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-aussie-built-ferry-arrives-at-sydney-opera-house
