MV Tricia

MV Tricia is a ferry owned by the Public Transport Authority and operated under contract by Captain Cook Cruises [Western Australia|Captain Cook Cruises] on Transperth services on the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia. It was named by public vote after the longest-residing member of Perth Zoo, Tricia the Asian elephant.

History

In November 2017, the Public Transport Authority called for tenders for a new ferry to replace. In December 2018, the contract was awarded to Dongara Marine of Port Denison.
The vessel entered service on 20 December 2019, its maiden voyage involving a special trip down the Swan River passing the Swan Bells, Matagarup Bridge and Optus Stadium.