Manpower Outsourcing for Fishing Vessel Operations and Leave Cover

This tender opportunity, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8124130, is issued by the Department of Fisheries, specifically the Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) located at 600013, 59 S N Street, Royapuram, Chennai-600013, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. The bid period opens on 06-10-2026 at 6:05 PM and closes on 26-10-2026 at 9:00 AM. The scope of this tender encompasses comprehensive Manpower Outsourcing Services for various roles crucial to fishing vessel operations. This includes fixed remuneration positions such as Chief Engineer Grade II (Fishing Vessel with CoC as MOT or Engineer FV by MMD), Bosun Certified Fishing Vessel (with CoC as Mate FV by MMD), Cook Grade I (Fishing Vessel), and Cook (Fishing Vessel), all requiring a High School education. Additionally, the tender seeks Manpower Outsourcing Services on a man-days basis to cover Fishing Vessel Leave Vacancies for highly skilled personnel. These positions include Skipper Fishing Vessel (with CoC as Skipper Gr I or Gr II of FV by MMD), Mate Fishing Vessel (with CoC as Skipper Gr I or Gr II of FV by MMD), Engine Driver Class I (with CoC as Engine Driver FV by MMD), Engine Driver Class II (with CoC as Engine Driver FV by MMD), Senior Deckhand (Fishing Vessel), Junior Deckhand (Fishing Vessel), and Topaz. This tender presents a significant opportunity for qualified service providers to contribute to the operational efficiency and continuity of fishing vessel crew requirements for CIFNET Chennai.