08-01-2019 19:29 via vancouversun.com

Feds didn't fully assess requirements in B.C. towing vessel contract, tribunal says

OTTAWA — Canada’s International Trade Tribunal says the federal government should reassess its decision to award a contract for two emergency towing vessels off the coast of British Columbia.
The $67-million contract was awarded by Public Services and Procurement Canada in August to Atlantic Towing Ltd. and the boats are now in operation.
They are to be used on contract by the Canadian Coast Guard to improve its ability to tow away broken-down vessels in B.C. waters before they becom
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