Awarded 10 Feb 2022
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View Live TendersDesign and Construction of a Medium Research Vessel for DPIRD
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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development awarded a contract to Dongara Marine (Dongara Marine Pty Ltd) for the design and construction of a mono-hulled research vessel.
The vessel will support coastal research operations between Augusta and Exmouth, accommodating a crew of two and up to two additional personnel for 10-day missions, or day trips with up to six additional personnel.
This contract highlights the government's investment in specialized marine assets for environmental and fisheries research, with local shipbuilder Dongara Marine securing the work.
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