Vessel Charter Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
CSIRO is seeking vessel charter services to support marine operations including research, logistics, and offshore/nearshore tasking. Services may include crewed and/or bareboat charter options. Required capabilities encompass provision of suitable commercial vessels such as workboats, tugs, barges, and crew transfer vessels, equipped with compliant crew and safety systems, with mobilisation capability within NSW and potentially nationally depending on voyage requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- CSIRO is seeking suitable commercial vessels including workboats, tugs, barges, and crew transfer vessels.
- Vessel charter services may be provided on a crewed and/or bareboat basis.
- Services must include compliant crew, safety systems, and the ability to mobilise within NSW and potentially nationally depending on voyage area.
- The vessels will support marine operations such as research, logistics, and offshore/nearshore tasking.
- CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) is procuring these services.
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