Northern Group Shipping Charter

Expression of Interest – Northern Group Shipping Charter The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from experienced shipping companies interested in providing a suitable passenger and general cargo charter. The requirement is to provide four (4) Northern Group voyages to carry passengers and their cargo for July and August. Interested companies have the opportunity to propose an arrangement for proposed dates and minimum passenger numbers as set below.  Companies may bid for one or all four (4) voyages – Preference will be given to companies who can provide more than 1 voyage and/or return voyages.

Voyage Number	Departure Dates (Tentative Dates)	Trip Route	Min. Passenger No
Voyage 1 NORTH-RAR	4 -15 July	Manihiki, Rakahanga, Penrhyn to Rarotonga	Approx. 180
Voyage 2 NORTH-RAR	4 -15 July	Pukapuka, Nassau, Palmerston to Rarotonga	Approx. 120
Voyage 3 RAR-NORTH	6 – 15 August	Rarotonga to Manihiki, Rakahanga and Penrhyn.	Approx. 180
Voyage 4 RAR-NORTH	6 – 15 August	Rarotonga to Pukapuka, Nassau, Palmerston.	Approx. 120

  Terms of Reference (TOR) can be obtained from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management using the email contact below. Interested parties are requested to submit their Expressions of Interest by email.  The EOI, must include as a minimum requirement, the following documentation:

1. The Parties name, address, contact details.
2. Type of transportation / vessel to complete this task and specifications.
3. Crew details and qualifications.
4. Demonstrated evidence of recent shipping experience and expertise and outline a record of operating voyages that meet safety standards.
5. Timeline and cost for the Northern Group Voyage and/or daily charter rate.
6. List of contact referees.
7. Details for Passenger and Cargo capacity

All EOI must be received by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to email: louis.enoka@cookislands.gov.ck before 4pm, 10 January 2025 Cook Islands Standard Time (UTC-10.00, Hawaii).