Richardson Devine Marine

Richardson Devine Marine is an shipbuilding company based in Hobart, Tasmania founded in 1989.[1]

A number of vessels are based on designs from Incat Crowther.[2] In 2009, it won the Tasmanian Export Award.[3]

Deliveries

ImageHull NoLengthLatest nameOperatorCountryClassNotes
17.5mMatthew FlindersManly Fast FerryAustraliaPF
15mGeorge BassInter Island Ferries (Aust)AustraliaPF
23mSeaMelbourneAustraliaPF
Australian SpiritAustraliaPF
HalicatAustraliaPF[4]
24mWanderer IIWorld Heritage CruisesAustraliaPF
26mWanderer IIIWorld Heritage CruisesAustraliaPF
25mPeppermint Bay I (Lady Jane Franklin)Peppermint Bay CruisesAustraliaPF
24mMaranaPort Arthur Historic SiteAustraliaPF[5]
29mAdventurerNew ZealandPF
32mLady Jane Franklin IIGordon River CruisesAustraliaPF[6]
31mPatea ExplorerReal JourneysNew ZealandPF
22mPeppermint Bay IIPeppermint Bay CruisesAustraliaPF[7]
23mLuminosaReal JourneysNew ZealandPF
32mDiscoveryWorld Heritage CruisesAustraliaPF
16mCuttlefishCuttlefish CruisesAustraliaPF
04535mEagleWorld Heritage CruisesAustraliaPF[8]
04632mPremium Dream石垣島ドリーム観光 Ishigaki Dream Tours石垣島ドリーム観光JapanPF
04745mIpipiriHauraki Blue CruisesNew ZealandPF[9]
04824mUnlimitedAustraliaWB[10]
04935mKilimanjaroAzam MarineTanzaniaPF[11]
05028.6mLimitlessAustraliaWB
05135mKilimanjaro IIAzam MarineTanzaniaPF[11]
05228mStrait ShooterCarpentaria ContractingAustraliaWB
05345mCat Cocos Isle of La DigueInter Island BoatsSeychellesPF
05438mKilimanjaro IIIAzam MarineTanzaniaPF[11]
05535mOuter LimitAustraliaWB[12]
05626mCahaya BaruCocos (Keeling) IslandsCocos IslandsPF[13]
05745mKilimanjaro IVAzam MarineTanzaniaPF[11]
05832mSuper DreamIshigaki Dream Tours石垣島ドリーム観光JapanPF
05924mElizabeth CookCaptain Cook CruisesAustraliaPF
06024mMary ReibeyCaptain Cook CruisesAustraliaPF[14]
06124mAnnabelle RankinCaptain Cook CruisesAustraliaPF[15]
06239mKilimanjaro VAzam MarineTanzaniaPF[11][16]
06324mViolet McKenzieCaptain Cook CruisesAustraliaPF[17]
06439mKilimanjaro VIAzam MarineTanzaniaPF[18]
06535mHarbour MasterWorld Heritage CruisesAustraliaPF[19]
06621mSealinkTommy LyonsAustraliaPF[20]
06712mCockle BayCaptain Cook CruisesAustraliaPF[21]
06812mBlackwattle BayCaptain Cook CruisesAustraliaPF[21]
06921mPassenger Transfer BargesHarbour of Dar es SalaamTanzaniaWB[22]
07021mPassenger Transfer BargesHarbour of Dar es SalaamTanzaniaWB[22]
07126mCat Cocos – Isle of La DigueInter Island BoatsSeychellesPF[23]
07233mSpirit of the WildGordon River CruisesAustraliaPF[24]
07345mKilimanjaro VIIAzam MarineTanzaniaPF[25]
07429mFreya (MR2)Museum of Old & New ArtAustraliaPF[26]
07544.9mBruny Island Ferry #1 (Nairana)SeaLink Travel GroupAustraliaVF[27]
07644.9mBruny Island Ferry #2 (Parrabah)SeaLink Travel GroupAustraliaVF[28]
07735mHarbour Master IIWorld Heritage CruisesAustraliaPF[29]
07853mKilimanjaro VIIIAzam MarineTanzaniaPF[30]
07924mOdalisque IIITasmanian Expedition CruisesAustraliaPF[31]
08012mDaphneWork BargeAustraliaPF[32]
08124mFrances BodkinSydney FerriesAustraliaParramatta[33][34]
08224mJohn NuttSydney FerriesAustraliaParramatta[33][34]
08324mIsobel BennettSydney FerriesAustraliaParramatta[33][34]
08424mMartin GreenSydney FerriesAustraliaParramatta[33][34]
08524mRuby Payne-ScottSydney FerriesAustraliaParramatta[33][34]
08624mNorman SelfeSydney FerriesAustraliaParramatta[33][34]
08724mJack MundeySydney FerriesAustraliaParramatta[33][34]
08835mStrait Shooter IICarpentaria ContractingAustraliaWB[35]

As international deliveries of ferries is challenging, Richardson Devine Marine uses heavy lift ships like the Thorco Clairvaux.[36]

References

  1. Services Richardson Devine Marine
  2. Incat Crowther ProductsIncat Crowther
  3. Success Story: Richardson Devine MarineAustralian Trade Commission
  4. "Tasmanian Boat Builders and Ship Builders from the Register of Australian and New Zealand Vessels". Mori Flapan. 10 February 2005.
  5. "Port Arthur Memories Revisited". Port Arthur Historic Site. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  6. "Experience the Tasmanian Wilderness". Gordon River Cruises. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  7. "Peppermint Bay Cruise". Peppermint Bay Cruises. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  8. "World Heritage Cruises". World Heritage Cruises. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  9. "About Ipipiri". Hauraki Blue Cruises. 1 December 2014.
  10. "Unlimited". Off Shore Unlimited. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  11. 12345"Catamarans". Azam Marine. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  12. "Outer Limit". Off Shore Unlimited. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  13. "'Cahaya Baru' Ferry". Cocos Keeling Islands. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  14. Mary Reibey Delivered for service on Sydney Harbour Richardson Devine Marine 1 May 2014
  15. 24m Annabelle Rankin delivered into immediate Sydney service Richardson Devine Marine 8 July 2014
  16. Tasmania's boat building industry buoyantThe Mercury 29 September 2015
  17. Fourth Generation Vessel Joins Captain Cook Cruises FleetSeaLink Travel Group 1 December 2014
  18. Contract signed for Kilimanjaro VI - a near sister to KV Richardson Devine Marine 8 January 2015
  19. "New cat ready for wilderness debut". The Mercury. 29 March 2016.
  20. Sealink places order for two ferries for Sydney Harbour Richardson Devine Marine 8 July 2016
  21. 12Captain Cook Cruises' new boats arrive in Sydney Harbour Richardson Devine Marine 15 January 2017
  22. 12RDM069 and RDM070 – Passenger Transport Barges Richardson Devine Marine 10 February 2017
  23. RDM071 Cat Cocos - Isle of La Digue operating at Seychelles Richardson Devine Marine 14 March 2018
  24. RDM072 Spirit of the Wild launched Richardson Devine Marine 26 March 2018
  25. RDM073 – Kilimanjaro VII launched Richardson Devine Marine 19 June 2019
  26. RDM074 – Freya launched Richardson Devine Marine 20 December 2018
  27. RDM075 – Bruny Island Ferry #1 Richardson Devine Marine
  28. RDM076 – Bruny Island Ferry #2 Richardson Devine Marine
  29. RDM077- Harbour Master II for Tasmania’s west coast Richardson Devine Marine
  30. RDM078 – Kilimanjaro VIII launched Richardson Devine Marine 07 December 2022
  31. RDM079 – Odalisque III launched Richardson Devine Marine 10 January 2023
  32. RDM080 – Daphne 12m work barge for Hobart Richardson Devine Marine 05 April 2023
  33. 1234567RDM Awarded Contract to build 7 x 24m Passenger Ferries Richardson Devine Marine 26 June 2023
  34. 1234567Tasmanian shipbuilder secures $35m contract to build Sydney river ferriesPulse Tasmania 27 June 2003
  35. RDM088 – Strait Shooter II – 35m Utility Service Vessel Contract Signed Richardson Devine Marine 11 October 2024
  36. "heavy lift ship from Thorco be loaded with catamaran ferry". www.soefart.dk/. 26 March 2015.