• The Bay class vessels will be replaced from 2013 by the larger Cape class. Photo: Australian Customs Service.
    The Bay class vessels will be replaced from 2013 by the larger Cape class. Photo: Australian Customs Service.
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The first steps have been taken in procuring a new fleet of Customs patrol boats.

Initial documents for the tender process of eight high-tech patrol boats have been issued, and the full request for tender (RFT) will be issued on June 30.

An industry brief will be conducted in mid-July for interested participants.

The Cape class vessels will eventually replace the current fleet of smaller and outdated Bay class vessels and will have a greater range and capacity for crew.

The fleet is expected to be in service from 2013 and initial exposure documents can be found at the AusTender website: www.tenders.gov.au

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