Awarded 25 Jun 2025
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View Live TendersVessel Charter for Fauna Monitoring on Shark Bay Islands Awarded to KESHI MER EXPEDITIONS
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Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions awarded a contract to KESHI MER EXPEDITIONS (KESHI MER PTY LTD) for the chartering of vessels to support fauna monitoring and translocation work on the Shark Bay islands.
This contract involved providing vessels equipped with live aboard facilities and additional tender vessels essential for conducting island-based research activities in Western Australia's offshore regions.
The award of this contract to KESHI MER EXPEDITIONS underscores the importance of specialized maritime capabilities and experience in supporting ecological and conservation efforts.
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