The Department Of Fisheries And Oceans Canada, Science Branch is currently soliciting tenders for a vessel to conduct multiple scientific cruises in 2007.
Deadline: 21 August 2007
Contact: Darlene Myers, contracts officer, Marine House 176 Portland Street, Box 1035 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, 0B2Y 4T3, Canada.
Tel: +1 (902) 426-3744 Fax: +1 (902) 426-1270 MyersD@mar.dfo-mpo.gc.
Requirement: Vessel required for Scientific Video Survey equipment trials in Halifax Harbour area, for a Right Whale Survey in Roseway Basin, and to conduct scientific mooring operations in and around Lunenburg Bay.
The following are some minimum specifications that must be met by any vessel wishing to apply:
- Vessel rated for Home Trade Voyage Class 2.
- Greater than 50 gross registered tonnage.
- Fibreglass, wood or steel construction at least sixty-five feet in overall length.
- Stern mounted A-Frame with 2.5 Tonne SWL, 3.4m High, 2m Wide, 3m Lateral Range. Crane with a SWL of 2100 pounds.
- Deck capable of mounting and supporting a 9000lb scientific winch and 3000lb hydraulic power pack.
- Captain must possess Master Limited or greater certification.
- Eight berths for scientific personnel in addition to crew requirements.
- Current navigation and communication equipment on-board.
- Be available for 26 days between September 4 and November 7, 2007.
- Able to procure and maintain in effect, insurance at value sufficient to protect all interests (General Third Party Insurance, Workers Compensation)
Any individual possessing a vessel meeting these specifications is invited to contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the above address to request a tender package.
Language: Interested parties must indicate their language preference for tender package(s).
