UNSPSC 78101705: Armored marine transport

UNSPSC 78101705 Armored marine transport is a Commodity code that covers the floating, removal, transport, and disposal of derelict vessels—typically grounded, partially submerged, or abandoned craft that pose environmental or safety hazards. State and local governments use this code primarily to manage waterway cleanup and environmental remediation under grant programs and regulatory compliance frameworks. The work involves specialized marine equipment and environmental best management practices, including hazardous material removal, turbidity control, and coordinated operations with federal agencies when vessels are located near military installations or protected habitats. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code are almost exclusively Florida county marine resources divisions, particularly Escambia County, which has posted multiple derelict-vessel removal solicitations tied to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission grant applications. These are typically issued as Invitations to Quote (ITQ) or Invitations to Quote (ITQ) with response deadlines of one to two weeks.

Recent activity is concentrated in northwest Florida, specifically Escambia County and the Pensacola Bay area, where multiple derelict vessels are in remediation pipelines. Representative recent opportunities include Escambia County Marine Resources Division's solicitations for the removal and transport of a 32-foot Catalina (WM2638, ITQ due July 20, 2026), a 30-foot Morgan (WM2633, ITQ due July 20, 2026), a 27-foot Catalina Sailboat (WM2630, ITQ due June 12, 2026), and a 30-foot barge in Kees Bayou (WM2629, ITQ due June 19, 2026). Each solicitation specifies transport to Perdido Landfill, 7–14-day project windows, mandatory marine-specific insurance (Protection & Indemnity, Maritime Workers Compensation, and Marine Pollution Liability, each at $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate minimum), and comprehensive environmental compliance requirements including daytime-only Monday-Friday operations and photo documentation. The code shows minimal recent activity outside Florida and appears to be a niche procurement area driven by intermittent grants and environmental cleanup mandates rather than ongoing operational demand.