Vessel services Ventless Lobster Trap Survey Gulf of Maine Zone E

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking vessel services for a ventless lobster trap survey in the Gulf of Maine Zone E. The contractor will be responsible for baiting, setting, hauling, and maintaining MADMF-owned lobster traps for lobster population monitoring. The survey will take place over a period of 4 months, from June to September, and the contractor will be expected to complete a total of 3 sea-days per month. The contractor must possess a valid Massachusetts commercial lobster license and have experience with collaborative scientific work. The vessel must be capable of cruising at a minimum of 10 knots and have a covered area to protect scientific equipment from weather and waves. Key responsibilities include: • Baiting, setting, hauling, and maintaining MADMF-owned lobster traps • Completing a total of 3 sea-days per month • Possessing a valid Massachusetts commercial lobster license • Having experience with collaborative scientific work • Having a vessel capable of cruising at a minimum of 10 knots • Having a covered area to protect scientific equipment from weather and waves