Sydney Harbour, off McMahons Point. 10 February 2018.
Vessel near 33°51'00.70" S 151°12'22.76" E

Sydney Morning Herald comment. See http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/ferry-mcferryface-fail-leaves-andrew-constance-redfaced-20180130-h0qpm5.html

Ferry McFerryface fail leaves Transport Minister Andrew Constance red-faced

NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance has announced that one of six new Sydney ferries, named "Ferry McFerryface", will be renamed, following revelations his unpopular choice was a captain's pick rather than a public favourite.

On Tuesday afternoon it was announced that the vessel would be renamed after one of the other nominees, Australian children's book illustrator and author May Gibbs. Gibbs, who died in 1969, is best known for her books featuring the Gumnut Babies, including her popular 1918 Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.

Mr Constance, who favoured the name for its comical appeal for children, said in a statement that this wouldn't change under the new title. This will retain the vessel's appeal to our youngest customers while also recognising an Australian icon with a long connection to Sydney," he said.

"She was an amazing Australian talent and a generous soul to Sydney, NSW and all of Australia and I am proud we have found a small way to honour her contributions on Sydney Harbour."

NOTE EMERALD is the class name of the 6 new ferries derived in concept from the First Fleet Ferries. Until recently they were identified as the Heritage Class