UNSPSC 78101702: International vessel transport services

UNSPSC 78101702 International vessel transport services is a Commodity code that state and local governments use to procure floating, removal, transport, and disposal of derelict vessels and marine debris, as well as specialized ocean-going towing and barge services for offshore construction and environmental remediation. Recent solicitations show that issuing bodies are using this code for derelict vessel abatement funded through state environmental grant programs and for specialized marine transport operations at coastal facilities. The work spans floating and salvage of grounded or submerged vessels, hazardous material removal and containment, transport to landfills or disposal sites, and offshore deployment services using ocean-rated tugs and barges. Marine-specific insurance (Protection & Indemnity, maritime workers compensation, marine pollution liability) is a consistent requirement, along with compliance with environmental best management practices protecting wetlands, seagrass beds, mangroves, and protected species. Issuing bodies include county marine resources divisions and coastal authorities in Florida. The code also captures specialized marine engineering work such as artificial reef deployment using ABS-rated deck barges.

Recent activity is concentrated in Florida, where Escambia County Marine Resources Division has posted nine derelict vessel removal price quotes between June and September 2026, all funded through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity. Vessel sizes range from 16 to 32 feet, located in Perdido Bay, Perdido River, Bayou Chico, and near Pensacola Pass; work must commence within seven calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete within fourteen days. Volusia County Coastal Division issued ITB 26-B-127JS on October 5, 2026 (response due November 5) for artificial reef deployment services, establishing a three-year contract with two optional one-year renewals for loading and deploying reef materials from a County yard onto a 500-ton ABS-rated deck barge at GPS-designated offshore locations 1 to 33 miles offshore in 50–130-foot depths; pricing is per 300-ton load, with a three-percent local preference for vendors with six-month-prior presence in specified central Florida counties. A Broward County RFI issued June 23, 2026 (due July 1) addresses sole-source designation for Bubenzer brake systems and storm rail clamps at Port Everglades container gantry cranes, but this appears misclassified under the marine transport code and is not aligned with the vessel transport scope.