Marine logistics - Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Project
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Blue Mackerel North Pty Ltd is seeking registrations of interest for marine logistics support for the Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Project in Gippsland (VIC). The requirement covers a range of support vessels and marine services across the operating life of the project. Scope The scope includes: Provision of support vessels for accommodation, transfer of crews and equipment, inspection services, and guard vessel duties Provision of a service operation vessel with walk-to-work access, working extended rotations Provision of crew transfer vessels Provision of periodic survey, ROV, guard, dive and cable support craft Eligibility Registrations are welcomed from: Australian vessel owners and operators, including operators of existing fishing and workboat tonnage suited to guard, survey and support tasks Crewing, marine management and vessel maintenance providers
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