Manpower Outsourcing for Fishing Vessel Operations

The Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) Unit Visakhapatnam, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is seeking applications for a tender regarding Manpower Outsourcing Services for Fishing Vessel Operations. This tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8123991, is open from 06-10-2026 at 5:48 PM until 17-10-2026 at 6:00 PM. The scope of services includes providing qualified personnel for various roles aboard fishing vessels on both a fixed remuneration and man-days based contract. Specifically, the Department of Fisheries requires individuals holding relevant Certificates of Competency as Skipper Grade I or II, Chief Engineer Gr I (MOT) or Engineer (Fishing Vessel) (MMD), and Mate Fishing Vessel (MMD). Additionally, the requirement extends to Bosun, Sr Deckhand, Topaz, and Cook Grade I positions with specified educational qualifications, as well as highly skilled Engine Drivers, Bosuns, Senior Deckhands, and Junior Deckhands for leave vacancy coverage on a man-days basis. This opportunity presents a chance for service providers to contribute to the operational efficiency of fishing vessels managed by CIFNET.