Sydney Fast Ferries operated high-speed ferry services on Port Jackson between Circular Quay and Manly from April 2010 until March 2015.
| Predecessor | Sydney Ferries |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 April 2010 |
| Defunct | 31 March 2015 |
| Headquarters | Rozelle, , Australia |
Area served | Port Jackson |
| Services | Ferry operator |
| Owner | Terry Dodd John McPherson |
| Website | www.sydneyfastferries.com.au |
History
editSince January 1965, the Port Jackson & Manly Steamship Company and its successors had operated high speed hydrofoil and later JetCat services between Circular Quay and Manly.[1]
In December 2008, the New South Wales State Government, decided the Sydney Ferries service would cease and called for tenders to operate the service on a commercial basis.[2]
Bass & Flinders Cruises[3] trading as Manly Fast Ferry commenced operating the service on 10 February 2009 on an interim basis until March 2010.[4]
In April 2010, Sydney Fast Ferries commenced a five-year franchise to operate the service.[5][6][7] However, Manly Fast Ferries continued to operate services between Circular Quay Wharf 6 and Manly East Pier via Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo and Watsons Bay.[8][9]
In July 2014, expressions of interest were sought for the next franchise with Bass & Flinders Cruises, SeaLink Travel Group, Sydney Fast Ferries and Transit Systems responding.[10][11][12] In December 2014, the franchise was awarded to Bass & Flinders Cruises, with Sydney Fast Ferries ceasing operations on 31 March 2015.[13][14] Sydney Fast Ferries lodged a complaint in March 2015 that the selection process was not handled correctly by Transport for New South Wales.[15]
They continued to operate cruises under the name Sydney Adventure Cruises.[16] However, since January 2016 their website has redirected to the Captain Cook Cruises, Australia website.
References
edit- ^ Andrews, Graeme (1975). The Ferries of Sydney. Brookvale: JW Books. pp. 53–56. ISBN 0-589071-72-6.
- ^ Calls for Expressions of Interest for Manly Fast Ferry Minister for Transport 9 December 2008
- ^ Home Bass & Flinders Cruises
- ^ Jet Car Withdrawal and Manly Fast Ferry Commencement NSW Ministry of Transport
- ^ Manly High Speed Ferry Service NSW eTendering 10 August 2009
- ^ Contract Notice Award Detail Archived 13 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine NSW eTendering 8 March 2010
- ^ About us Sydney Fast Ferries
- ^ Battle to be the last fast ferry on the harbour Sydney Morning Herald 9 April 2010
- ^ Timetable Manly Fast Ferries
- ^ Fast Ferry Service Contract between Circular Quay and Manly NSW eTendering 17 July 2014
- ^ Opinions of commuters wanted on four fast ferry tenderers Manly Daily 12 November 2014
- ^ Terry Dodd has each way bet on Manly fast ferries tender Sydney Morning Herald 3 December 2014
- ^ Cheaper fares, more services and new vessels for Manly Fast Ferry customers Archived 17 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine Transport for NSW 13 December 2014
- ^ MFF wins tender Manly Fast Ferry 13 December 2014
- ^ Rough seas in new fast ferry deal involving the two current operators Daily Telegraph 26 March 2015
- ^ Sydney Adventure Cruises Sydney Adventure Cruises Retrieved 3 April 2015