Service contracts for oil spill recovery vessel(s): Northern Baltic Sea

The Agency provides additional response capacity to that of the pollution response mechanisms of EU Member States through contractual arrangements with private or public companies/groupings. Such companies/groupings can be drawn from any relevant industry including shipowners/operators and the spill response service providers.

The contracted vessel would undertake normal commercial activities and, at request, be transformed and mobilised at short notice for at-sea oil recovery services during an (major) oil spill.

This procurement procedure for stand-by oil spill recovery vessel will cover the Northern Baltic Sea

The relevant Contract Notice for this procedure is published in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

If you are interested in knowing more about the type of vessels required and nature of services, please note that an online information meeting will be held on 1 October 2025 at 10.00h CET

In order to participate in the meeting, an e-mail shall be sent to the dedicated e-mail address: EMSA2025CPN0029@emsa.europa.eu no later than 29 September 2025. Registered participants will receive further instructions on how to take part in the meeting.

Companies/organisations are encouraged to participate in this tender. This is an excellent opportunity not only to collaborate with EMSA but also to showcase your commitment to environmental protection.