Vessel Transportation Services - Kure Atoll

2026-11-03

Vessel Transportation Services in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument ( PMNM ). Bid specifications for prospective Vendors The vendor will provide transportation services for the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife ’ s Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary field camp that includes : ( a ) transport of biological field staff ( b ) delivery of field supplies including but not limited to food , fuel and medical supplies ( c ) removal of domestic waste created by field crew and ( e ) other related tasks necessary to support Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary such as removal of marine debris when possible . These services support the Department ’ s mission to manage the natural resources of Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary . Services requested 1 . Transportation and berthing of personnel between Kure and Honolulu and Honolulu and Kure . Transportation for cargo from Honolulu to Kure and Kure to Honolulu a . Passenger rate person / per day b . Price to charter ship / per day Vendor Requirements : • Bunk and dining space for up to 9 persons • 7M Rigid - Hull Inflatable Boats or 9M LCM with GPS units equipped with waypoints and tracks for transport of personnel and cargo to and from remote atolls . • 10 , 000lb lift capable crane • 20 ’ open top container for cargo • Vessel operations must be up to date with Federal and State regulations regarding , safety inspections , insurance and vessel registration . • Must maintain a pest free vessel and have up to date hull , ballast water , rodent and pest inspections . Rodent line - guards on mooring lines are required at all times at every dock including Midway Atoll . Must follow all PMNM Best Management Practices . • Vessel Monitoring System ( VMS ) is required by PMNM . • Vessel must obtain necessary permits , licenses and other documents for travel in the PMNM , and any other compliance or permit requirements for accessing the Monument . The permits and documents are issued by PMNM Board ( SOH , NOAA , OHA , USFWS )

Hawaii

2026-05-14