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RFA Darkdale Oil Removal

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What the buyer wrote

Summary of Requirements / Description of Work: Marine services. Removal of the oil from the shipwreck of the World War II tanker, RFA Darkdale. The tanker was sunk by U Boat in 1941 and now lies submerged in 45m of water off the South Atlantic island of St Helena. It is believed to contain up to 5000m3 of fuel oil. Action is required to remove the oil remaining onboard.

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Swire Salvage Pte Ltd£7.8mends (30 Sep 2015)

Details

What the buyer calls it
RFA Darkdale Oil Removal
How they are buying
Advertised, then negotiatedThe buyer talked terms with bidders rather than taking fixed offers.
Type
services
Work starts
13 Feb 2015
Work ends
30 Sep 2015

Who the buyer named

The buyer published a contact address on this notice.

jack.morgan208@mod.gov.uk