Aus Ships is delighted to share the successful delivery of the 9th and 10th and final Gen 4 CityCat vessel to Brisbane City Council, completing a remarkable seven-year production journey that began in 2018.
This final handover, occurring in November 2025, marks the culmination of a major public transport investment—modernising river travel while showcasing local innovation, skilled trades, and sustainable maritime design.
A Legacy of Innovation and Craftsmanship
Across the 10 vessels, Aus Ships has dedicated:
- 143,702 production hours
- The 1st generation of city cat ever designed & built for Brisbane, by Brisbane, in Brisbane
- The 1st high speed passenger ferry designed & built to DDA standards from the ground up
- 12,633 apprenticeship hours, investing in the next generation of skilled Australian shipbuilders
- 10 from 10 vessels delivered exactly to contract schedule
- 10 from 10 vessels delivered exactly to contract budget
- 1,700,000 + km travelled by Gen 4 CC’s
- 40 laps around the world travelled by Gen 4 CC’s
- 300,000 hours of construction time (equivalent to 150 years of work for 1 person)
- 10% of construction time by apprentices
- 10,000 hours of design & engineering (equivalent to 5 years of work for 1 person)
- 30 local suppliers have supported the project
- 50% construction from renewable energy
- 180 tonnes of recyclable aluminium used in the construction
- 1,800km of welding wire use in the construction
- 30,000km of electrical cabling used
- 2 x LTI’s in construction of 10 x CityCat’s
Each Gen 4 CityCat contains approximately 14 tonnes of aluminium, forming the sleek, lightweight hulls that are now a familiar sight on the Brisbane River.
This project has not only delivered modern, efficient vessels but also significantly contributed to local employment and training. Apprentices played a hands-on role in production, gaining experience on one of Queensland’s most iconic marine infrastructure programs.
Aus Ships is proud to contribute to Brisbane’s transport future with vessels that are designed and built right here in Queensland.
