UNSPSC 78101713: Offshore heavy transportation services

Offshore Heavy Transport provides transportation services. On several modern semi-submersible heavy lift vessels that were made specifically for high value and complex cargoes such as drilling rigs, floating production units, cranes, and other large equipment.

UNSPSC 78101713 Offshore heavy transportation services is a Commodity code encompassing the floating, removal, transport, and disposal of derelict vessels and marine structures. State and local governments procure these services primarily to address public nuisance watercraft and environmental hazards through grant-funded removal programs. The recent opportunities show Escambia County Marine Resources Division issuing multiple Invitations to Quote for individual derelict vessel removals (including a 32-foot Catalina, 30-foot Morgan, 27-foot Catalina sailboat, 30-foot barge, 35-foot Hunter sailboat, and 31-foot sailboat) as part of applications to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity. Each procurement encompasses floating and extraction from shallow or grounded positions, removal of contaminants and hazardous materials including fuel and holding tanks, transport to an approved landfill, and all tipping fees. Contractors must comply with extensive best management practices (daylight Monday-Friday operations, turbidity barriers, environmental protection), maintain marine-specific insurance (Protection & Indemnity at $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate; Maritime Workers Compensation at $1 million per occurrence / $1 million aggregate; and Marine Pollution Liability at $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate with AM Best Rating VIII minimum), and coordinate with the U.S. Navy when vessels are located near military installations such as Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Recent activity is concentrated in Florida, specifically Escambia County in the Pensacola area, where multiple derelict vessel removals in Bayou Chico, Kees Bayou, and near Pensacola Pass are being solicited in 2026. Escambia County Marine Resources Division has posted at least six derelict vessel removal ITQs since March 2026, with response deadlines in June and July 2026. All solicitations require electronic submission through procurement portals (OpenGov or ProcureNow), proof of Sunbiz registration, W-9 forms, and evidence of required insurance and licensing. Vessel removal typically must commence within seven calendar days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within fourteen calendar days, with weather-related extensions available upon written approval. Prospective bidders are required to verify actual vessel dimensions and conditions before submitting quotes and to pre-coordinate with Marine Resources Division regarding approved disposal facilities.