CEFAS26-75 ITT for provision of pelagic trawler vessel for the IESNS survey
Cefas needs a pelagic trawler equipped for acoustic-trawl survey work, primarily to study Norwegian spring-spawning herring and blue whiting distribution in the Nordic Sea. The vessel will be chartered for a maximum of 13 days per year within April–May, as part of the ongoing international IESNS survey.
- Closed20 August 2026
- Value£400k
- BuyerCENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- WhereNordic Sea, southern end of spring-spawning herring distributional range
- CategoryTransport & vehicles
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you operate or have access to a pelagic trawler suitable for research surveys in northern waters, with acoustic and sampling equipment.
You'll need
- Pelagic trawler with acoustic-trawl survey capability
- Equipped to conduct hydrographic and plankton sampling
Might not suit a small firm
- it needs coverage across the whole UK
Possible incumbent
David Baldacchino won a similar Solent Bass Survey Vessel Charter (CEFAS26-73) in March 2026. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.