Opportunity
Merx #WS5676298530
Vessel Recovery and Environmental Mitigation Services for 'Black Pearl' near Tofino, BC
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
WS5676298530
NAICS
562910, 488390
This opportunity involves the recovery and environmental mitigation of a submerged vessel in British Columbia: - Government Buyer: - Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), Canada - Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Marine Environmental & Hazards Response (MEHR) is the technical authority - Scope of Work: - Refloat and recover the submerged vessel 'Black Pearl' (approx. 75 feet long) - Lightering (removal) of approximately 300 liters of diesel and other bulk pollutants - Remove the vessel from the marine environment at Southern Arakun Island, Tofino, BC - Store the vessel for a minimum of 90 days or until further notice from Canada - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized marine engineering and environmental response services - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or commercial products are identified - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must have capability for marine salvage, pollution mitigation, and secure storage - The vessel is considered an environmental threat by the Canadian Coast Guard - Storage duration is open-ended beyond the 90-day minimum, pending government direction
Description
The contract involves refloating and recovering a submerged vessel named "Black Pearl" located at Southern Arakun Island, Tofino, BC. The work includes lightering bulk pollutants, removing the vessel from the marine environment, and storing it for a minimum of 90 days or until further notice. The vessel is approximately 75 feet long and contains about 300 liters of diesel onboard. The Canadian Coast Guard has identified the vessel as a threat to marine and terrestrial environments.