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V -- VESSEL CHARTER, 2 MISSIONS IN THE BERING SEA SOL 52-ABNF-7-00053 DUE 040797 POC Contract Specialist Kristina Gilmore; telephone # (206)526-6379 & fax # (206) 526-6025 WEB: (nothing to download) Just for your FYI. Agency home page. Have a wonderful day. : ), http://www.wasc.noaa.gov. The Government has a requirement for a bottom trawl vessel to conduct a series of two studies in the Bering Sea. The charter, including two projects, will consist of 34 days. Project #1 -- Trawl Bycatch Research (16 days) and Project #2 -- Impacts of Trawls on Soft Sea Floor Habitats (18 days). The vessel shall have a minimum overall length of 30.5 m (100 ft.); minimum main engine continuous horsepower of 800; capable of a cruising speed of no more or less than 5.6 km/hr (3 kts), be completely rigged with a commercial scale trawl rigging, two net reels, and split trawl winches. The vessel shall have sufficient living quarters to accommodate up to 11 persons (a crew of 5 and a maximum of 6 scientists). The accommodations must include a private two-bunk stateroom for female scientists. The Government will provide trawls, all scientific sampling equipment and supplies, sorting table, trawl doors for use with Government trawl, etc. The charter will commence on/about July 13, 1997 in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, and end approximately on August 15, 1997, in Dutch Harbor including both projects. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0056)

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