April 18, 2023
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has an on-going requirement to establish an “as and when requested” Offer to hire a passenger vessel to serve as a platform for Fishery Officers to monitor compliance in various fisheries in the waters surrounding Prince Edward Island.
DFO has a requirement to hire a fishing vessel between 40 to 44 feet in overall length, with the service of a captain and a one crew member. The crew member is to assist in boarding’s and gear inspections as requested by a Fishery Officer.
Gear Inspections & Patrols (with Fishery Officer on board)
- Hauling of lobster traps, crab traps, gill nets (herring/groundfish), shellfish harvesting gear, long lines and other types of fishing gear & apparatuses.
- Conduct coastal patrols in lobster, rock crab, herring, recreational mackerel, striped bass, tuna,
groundfish fisheries, and others as required
For more information please follow the link below:
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-4783-56662776
Telephone: (902) 566-4050
Fax: 902-368-3748
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