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Bristow Lands Irish Search and Rescue Contract
Bristow will provide helicopter search and rescue service for the Irish Coast Guard.
Irish Coast Guard helicopter in flight over ocean with service members repelling into water
Bristow will provide helicopter search and rescue service for the Irish Coast Guard. (Photo: Bristow)

The Irish government announced that it will offer its $714 million plus value-added tax Coast Guard search and rescue (SAR) contract to Bristow Ireland Limited, subject to final contract approvals. The announcement was made following an evaluation of offers from a shortlist approved by Ireland’s Department of Transportation. 

The contract provides for the 24/7 operation of four helicopter bases in Sligo, Shannon, Waterford, and Dublin and also contains a fixed-wing aircraft element. Following the announcement, Bristow's COO of government services Alan Corbett said, "We will continue working closely with the Irish Department of Transport to finalize contracts and look forward to integrating our significant global experience and capabilities into this critical public service."

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