CEFAS26-73 Solent Bass Survey Vessel Charter
CEFAS needs to charter a vessel for the Solent Bass Survey, a monitoring program that collects juvenile sea bass population data to support fisheries management. The vessel must be based near Portsmouth, equipped to deploy a specific bass trawl net, and capable of operating in shallow water (10–30 metres) with experienced crew.
- Closed22 June 2026
- Value£34k
- BuyerCENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- WhereSolent, based Portsmouth area
- CategoryTransport & vehicles
- RegionSouth East
You'll want to look if you operate a fishing or research vessel from the Portsmouth area with crew experienced in deploying bass trawl gear and working in the Solent
You'll need
- Vessel based within Portsmouth area
- Crew experienced in bass trawl deployment and survey area operations
- Hull & Machinery and P&I insurance
- Safety provisions for 5 people onboard
Possible incumbent
Briggs Marine Contractors Limited won a similar CEFAS vessel charter in March 2026. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.