Sydney SuperCats
The Sydney SuperCats are a class of catamarans operated by Transdev Sydney Ferries on Sydney Harbour.
.jpg.webp) Susie O'Neill at Circular Quay in 2017 | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Australian Defence Industries |
| Operators | |
| Completed | 4 |
| Active | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Catamaran |
| Length | 37.76 metres |
| Speed | 26 knots |
| Capacity | 326 |
History
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In 2000/01, the State Transit Authority purchased four SuperCats. Initially eight were ordered, but the final four were cancelled.[1] All were built by Australian Defence Industries at Garden Island.
They primarily operate on Eastern Suburbs services and have on occasion been used on the Manly run.[2] The upper deck is closed at night time.
In 2019 a new class of ferries known as the River-class were announced. The River-class ferries were set to replace the SuperCats and HarbourCats. In December 2021 SuperCat "Saint Mary Mackillop" was retired from passenger service after a few of the new River-class ferries entered service. Today Susie O'Neill, Louise Sauvage and Supercat 4 all remain in active service.
Vessels
| Name | Call sign | MMSI | Year in service | Namesake | Year retired | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Mackillop | 21822 | 503374400 | 2000 | Mary Mackillop | 2021 | |
| Susie O'Neill | 21852 | 503374600 | 2000 | Susie O'Neill | ||
| Louise Sauvage | 21906 | 503374700 | 2001 | Louise Sauvage | ||
| SuperCat 4 | 21942 | 503374500 | 2001 | |||
References
- Fiasco afloat: ferries dead in the water Sydney Morning Herald 9 April 2007
- Supercat makes rare appearance at Manly Manly Daily 19 July 2013
