UKSBS PR17116 Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia (2019)

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The British Antarctic Survey is looking to charter a research yacht (vessel) and crew (6-7 berth) for 28 days (+ optional 5 days if required) to undertake a field survey of whales near South Georgia in January and/or February 2019. Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the Yacht Owners to provide The project is a field survey of southern right whales feeding off South Georgia. The objectives are to collect data from individuals (e.g. photo-ID and skin samples) and satellite track a few whales, in order to characterise the population using these waters, which calving grounds they connect to, where they are feeding and what they are feeding on. The data will also be used to measure whale abundance and diversity on this poorly known feeding area. Please see attached for the full scope of works. The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out on the sourcing documents.

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