Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Survey off South Georgia
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedCharter of Research Vessel for Whale Survey off South Georgia
Awarded 01 Jan 2018
Awarded01 Jan 2018
Value£90,960.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 10mo ago27d term
Awarded 1 Jan 2018Expired 28 Jan 2018
About
UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Marine Conservation Research Limited for the charter of a research vessel and crew to conduct a field survey of southern right whales off South Georgia.
The charter, valued at £90,960, covered a period of 28 days within January or February 2018, with an optional 5-day extension, operating from the Falkland Islands.
The survey aimed to collect photo-identification and skin samples, satellite track whales, and characterize population connectivity, feeding areas, and abundance.
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