Canadian Hydrographic Service – Arctic Survey Program to Fisheries and Oceans.

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Tender summary

Fisheries and Oceans Canada requires hydrographic data collection using an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) equipped with a multibeam echo sounder capable of surveying water depths up to 700 metres. The work supports Arctic charting priorities under the Canadian Hydrographic Service, including the Low Impact Shipping Corridors initiative.

Key requirements

• Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) fully equipped for hydrographic data acquisition
• Shallow/mid water multibeam echo sounder (MBES) capable of surveys in water depths up to 700 metres
• USV must be capable of operating in Arctic waters

Special conditions

• Operations in Arctic/northern Canadian waters
• Must support Low Impact Shipping Corridors (LISC) and related safety, environmental, and community access initiatives
• Data must meet hydrographic survey standards as required by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS)

What disqualifies a bid

• USV not equipped with a multibeam echo sounder (MBES)
• MBES incapable of achieving surveys to 700 metres water depth
• Vessel or equipment not suitable for Arctic operating conditions

This tender has closed

The submission window for this environmental services opportunity closed on May 25, 2026 and it is no longer accepting bids.

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