ADF&G RFP # 2026-1100-0340 - NSEI Chatham Strait Sablefish Survey 2025-2031

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking qualified vessels to complete the NSEI Chatham Strait Sablefish Survey. The survey will be conducted annually from 2026 to 2030, and the selected vessel will be responsible for collecting data on sablefish abundance, age, length, weight, sex, and maturity. The vessel will need to meet specific requirements, including having a captain with at least 5 years of experience operating a commercial groundfish pot and/or longline fishing vessel, and having a minimum of two crewmembers with at least one year of commercial fishing experience each. The vessel will also need to have specific equipment, including life rafts, survival suits, and navigational equipment. • The survey will be conducted in Chatham Strait, Alaska • The survey will be conducted annually from 2026 to 2030 • The selected vessel will be responsible for collecting data on sablefish abundance, age, length, weight, sex, and maturity • The vessel will need to meet specific requirements, including having a captain with at least 5 years of experience operating a commercial groundfish pot and/or longline fishing vessel • The vessel will need to have specific equipment, including life rafts, survival suits, and navigational equipment