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Charter of Stern Otter Trawler Vessel for Annual Snow Crab Survey on the Scotian Shelf

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking to charter a stern otter trawler vessel for its annual snow crab survey on the Scotian Shelf for stock assessment purposes. - Government Buyer: - Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Procurement Hub - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a vessel charter and service-based requirement - Products/Services Requested: - Charter of a stern otter trawler vessel (minimum 100 GRT, at least 60 feet in length, certified for coastal voyages up to 200 nautical miles) - Must accommodate a minimum crew of Captain, three crew members, and three scientific personnel - Equipped with scientific sampling facilities and accommodations - Capable of berthing at various ports along Nova Scotia's Atlantic Coast - Up to 400 survey (trawl) stations to be completed annually - Mobilisation and demobilisation wharf days (up to 5 days for gear setup and teardown) - Construction of up to 3 trawl nets per year to DFO blueprint specifications (materials provided by DFO, paid at $8,000 each) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be available annually from approximately August 1 to January 15 and ready to sail on 12 hours' notice - Payment structure includes fixed rate per survey station, wharf days, and trawl net construction - Vessel must meet specific safety, navigation, and scientific equipment standards - Contract term is until July 31, 2027, with up to four one-year option extensions - All trawl nets must be constructed to DFO specifications with materials supplied by the government

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking to charter a vessel to conduct an annual snow crab survey on the Scotian Shelf for stock assessment purposes. The vessel will serve as a research platform, carrying a minimum crew of a Captain, three crew members, and three scientific personnel, and is expected to complete up to 400 survey stations annually. The project will take place approximately between August 1 and January 15 each year, with the vessel required to berth at various ports along the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia. The initial contract term is 12 months, with options to extend for up to four additional one-year periods.

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