UNSPSC 39121048: Alternative maritime power

Drive device which enables the connection of ships in port to shore side electricity to power on board services. This enables ships' diesel generators to be switched off, thereby reducing noise and emissions, such as particulate matter, nitrogen, sulphur and carbon oxides, and volatile organic compounds. Since 2012, an international standard on shore power, (ISO/IEC/IEEC 80005-1), has been in place to ensure worldwide compatibility between ports and vessels.

UNSPSC 39121048 Alternative maritime power is a Commodity code capturing state and local government procurement for electrical or alternative-fuel systems and equipment that power marine vessels and maritime infrastructure. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local buyers purchasing derelict vessel removal services, marine patrol and safety work boats, aquatic facility operations, and specialized marine equipment including electrofishing boats, inflatable boat refurbishment, and charter transportation services. The buying is geographically dispersed across Florida, Maine, Colorado, Oregon, Georgia, New Jersey, Michigan, and Kentucky, with Florida counties (Escambia, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Orange, Clay, Chatham in Georgia, and the City of Detroit) showing the most frequent recent activity. Issuing bodies span county governments (Escambia County Marine Resources Division, Hillsborough County, Orange County, Clay County, Chatham County), state natural resources and parks departments (Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Maine Department of Marine Resources), cities (Palm Bay, St. Petersburg, Salem, Detroit, Owensboro), school districts (Stockton Unified), and transit authorities (Sarasota County Transit).

Recent representative opportunities include Escambia County Marine Resources Division issuing multiple derelict vessel removal quotes between June and August 2026 (WM2629, WM2630, WM2638-2641) for floating, transport, and landfill disposal of 16- to 32-foot vessels grounded or partially submerged near Pensacola Pass, funded through Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Derelict Vessel Removal grants and requiring extensive marine-specific insurance (Protection & Indemnity, Maritime Workers Compensation, and Marine Pollution Liability coverage at $1 million per occurrence minimum); Hillsborough County soliciting competitive sealed bids (ITB 26-00402) with an estimated value of $400,000 for a single marine safety work boat with responses due September 24, 2026; the State of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife issuing multiple RFQs for turnkey boat packages (Lund Adventurer and Alaskan models with outboard motors and trailers) for Warden Service operations between May and June 2026; Sarasota County Transit requesting quotes (RFQ 2026QQ844) for Pre-Award Buy America Audit, in-plant inspection, and post-delivery Buy America Audit services for 11 Chevrolet Arboc Spirit of Freedom ParaTransit cutaway vehicles, with a maximum allowable bid of $50,000 and responses due October 26, 2026; and the State of Maine Department of Marine Resources seeking proposals for a Pacific T-Top V2175 aluminum boat with motor to support aquaculture site visits along Maine's 3,500-mile coastline, with proposals due June 24, 2026. The code shows active opportunity flow—particularly in derelict vessel removal and specialized marine equipment procurement—with recurring regional buyers in Florida and Maine, consistent multi-year funding streams through state and federal grant programs, and performance bonds and marine-specific insurance requirements that narrow the competitive field to experienced marine contractors.