The National Fisheries Authority is seeking expressions of interest for the purchase of Diplomat Jaya IV a 17.5metre wooden vessel, with 3 x Engines, 2 x Jadon 22HP and 1 x 24 horsepower Canpah Engine and other items. The boat is currently berthed at Madang Provincial Fisheries Wharf in Madang. The sale would be on an “as is where is” basis.

Prospective parties should note that the vessel, equipment and other items were the subject of legal proceedings, and will be sold as a package. Only offers for all the equipment, together with the vessel will be accepted.

1. The principle particulars of the vessel is as follows:
Overall Length 17.5 metres
Construction Timber
Design Wooden Indonesian design fishing boat
Main Engine 24 Horspower x Canpah Marine Engine plus
2 * 22 Horsepower Jondang Engine
Constructed Not known

2. Other equipment includes
Basic navigation equipment
Pressure Lamp
Water containers
Fuel containers and assorted boat equipment
Long line fishing gear

Interested parties should contact Ms Joyce Agaru on telephone number 3090445 for further details and to arrange an inspection.

Expressions of interest are to be addressed in a sealed envelope or sent by facsimile to The Chairman; National Fsiheries Authority Tenders Board, P.O. Box 2016, Port Moresby, National Capital District on 3203024 and must include a bank reference or similar evidence that the offer is in a position to make immediate payment.

Expressions of interest close at 5pm on 18 March 2005. Offers after that date will not be accepted.

The highest bid may not necessarily be accepted.

Authorised by:
Mr John Kasu
Acting Managing Director