Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Original Agency: Department of the Environment and Energy - Australian Antarctic Division · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Research Vessel for Australian Blue Whale Project
Awarded 11 Dec 2011
Ended 14y 6mo ago4mo term
Awarded 11 Dec 2011Expired 9 Apr 2012
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry awarded a contract to Blue Planet Marine for the provision of a research vessel to support the Australian-based Blue Whale Project.
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