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Charter of Vessel for Herring Acoustic Survey in North of Scotland

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Value£240,000.00
RegionScotland
CategoryResearch & Development

Scottish Government awarded a contract to Sunbeam Fishing (Fraserburgh) LLP for the charter of a vessel to undertake a herring acoustic survey for a period of 10 to 12 days using Scientific Quota in the North of Scotland, within the area bounded by 57° 30’N to 62°N and 08°W to 2°E.

The contract value is £240,000.

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