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On 1 January 2009, Sydney Ferries ceased to be a state-owned corporation and became a NSW Government agency. [10] In February 2009, private operator Bass & Flinders Cruises took over the high speed jet cat service to Manly. [8] [11] In April 2010, the NSW Government decided the service contract would remain with the Sydney Ferries Corporation. [9]
Transdev Sydney Ferries, formerly Harbour City Ferries, is a subsidiary of Transdev Australasia, and is the operator of ferry services in the Sydney Ferries network since July 2012. It currently operates the ferry network under a contract until June 2028.
It subsequently took over the Parramatta River Steamers and Tramway Co. Ltd. (in 1901), the Balmain New Ferry Co. Ltd. in 1917 and the Watsons Bay and South Shore Steam Ferry Co. Ltd. in 1920. [1] Sydney Ferries acquired some innovative technology from its predecessor companies, notably the double-ended screw ferry design in which Sydney was a ...
External image Sydney Ferries network map (PDF) by Transport for NSW, updated November 2017. Sydney Ferries is a metropolitan ferry service operating in Sydney Harbour, connecting a network of 36 wharves on the waterway and its various inlets and tributaries. Currently, Sydney Ferries operates nine distinct service routes across the harbour, all originating from or terminating at Circular Quay ...
2004 - Ferries are separated from the State Transit Authority into a separate agency, Sydney Ferries Corporation. November 2007 - Bret Walker delivers his report on his government-ordered commission of inquiry into Sydney Ferries' operations. [40] The report is critical of the Ferries management, industrial relations and government's involvement.
sold to SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation as SuperCat 36, renamed St Benedict. [8] [9] Current status unknown Sir David Martin: 21 December 1990: sold to SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation as SuperCat 38, renamed St Dominic. [8] Sank during hurricane in 2020 [citation needed] Sea Eagle: 19 March 1991
The ferries are to be named in honour of Australians who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, environment, and innovation. [5] The first was delivered in March 2024. [6] Unlike the River-class ferry fleet, the new vessels do not include a top deck.
The Emerald-class ferry is a class of ferries operated by Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.There is capacity for about 400 passengers, improved accessibility for people with disabilities, wi-fi access, luggage and bicycle storage areas and charging stations/ USB ports for electronic devices.