IPHC Requests Vessel Bids for Archival Tagging Charter in Alaskan Waters

The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) is requesting bids from commercial longline vessels to perform a tagging charter during the summer of 2009. The charter will be conducted in one of the following areas: 1) the Ommaney Ground, located at approximately 55° 10' N latitude by 134° 50' W longitude in IPHC Regulatory Area 2C, departing from either Sitka or Petersburg, Alaska, 2) inner Spencer Spit, located at approximately 58° 10' N latitude by 137° 05' W longitude in IPHC Regulatory Area 3A, departing from either Sitka or Juneau, Alaska, and 3) the Trinity Ground, located at approximately 56° 00' N latitude by 153° 35' W longitude in IPHC Regulatory Area 3B, departing from either Kodiak, Homer, or Seward, Alaska. The charter will be conducted in only one location, chosen according to vessel availability and relative cost structure, but vessels may submit bids for any or all areas. The charter must take place between August 10 and September 25, 2009.

For additional information, please contact Tim Loher (ext. 212). Bids must be received at the IPHC office in Seattle by 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on Friday, July 3rd, 2009.