UNSPSC 40142600: Marine loading arm

A marine loading arm, also known as a mechanical loading arm, loading arm, or MLA is a mechanical arm consisting of articulated steel pipes that connect a tankship such as an oil tanker or chemical tanker to a cargo terminal.

UNSPSC 40142600 Marine loading arm is a Class code that covers marine infrastructure repair and installation work—specifically dock, boardwalk, observation platform, and waterway navigation-aid construction and maintenance—rather than standalone loading-arm equipment. State and local governments soliciting under this code are purchasing comprehensive marina and waterfront facility improvements, including new dock systems with gangways and kayak launches, observation platforms with floating components, and ongoing maintenance of marine navigation aids (pilings, buoys, dayboards) across bays and river systems. Issuing bodies include county governments (Clay County, Sarasota County, Escambia County, Pasco County in Florida; DeKalb County in Georgia; Ventura County in California; Sarasota County in Florida), municipalities (City of Lewisville, Texas), school districts (Pinellas County Schools), state transportation departments (Texas Department of Transportation), and county sheriffs' offices seeking specialized marine vessel maintenance. The work is largely construction and maintenance-focused, driven by waterfront asset preservation, recreational facility development, and environmental compliance with federal permitting requirements.

Recent activity clusters in Florida, Texas, Georgia, and California. Representative solicitations include the Clay County Board of County Commissioners' RFB for repairs and redevelopment at Knights Marina and Lake Shore Boat Ramp (due July 6, 2026), Pasco County's IFB for the Withlacoochee River Park Observation Dock construction with floating platform and kayak launch (due April 28, 2026), Sarasota County's RFQ to establish a three-year pool of contractors for waterway navigation aid installation and maintenance across multiple bays and river systems (due April 8 and February 11, 2026), and Ventura County's RFP for comprehensive maintenance services on Sheriff's Boat 1 including mechanical, hull, electrical, and propulsion system work (due June 16, 2026). Pre-bid meetings, performance bonds, and compliance with federal permit requirements (USACE, FEMA, DEP) are standard across opportunities. Bidders should verify Florida marine contractor licensing (Certified General Contractor, Certified Marine Contractor, or Certified Marine Specialty Contractor status) where applicable and be prepared for prevailing-wage and federal compliance requirements on FEMA-funded work.