UNSPSC 78101719: Offshore supply vessel

OSVs are specially designed ships for the logistical servicing of offshore platforms and subsea installations, from installation through the full service life of offshore fields.

UNSPSC 78101719 Offshore supply vessel is a Commodity code that covers derelict and abandoned vessel removal, flotation, transport, and disposal services — not the supply or provisioning of offshore vessels themselves. State and local governments, primarily county marine resource divisions and environmental agencies, solicit under this code to fund cleanup of grounded, partially submerged, and hazardous vessels designated as public nuisances or environmental hazards. The work involves floating and extracting damaged or deteriorated boats and barges from shallow waters and bayous, removing fuel, batteries, engines, and other hazardous materials, implementing extensive best-management practices including turbidity control and environmental protection, documenting removal phases through photo and written reports, and delivering vessels to authorized landfills. Contractors must carry specialized marine insurance — Protection & Indemnity (Marine Liability), Maritime Workers Compensation, and Marine Pollution Liability — with minimum $1 million per occurrence limits and AM Best ratings of VIII or higher. Work schedules are compressed, typically requiring commencement within seven calendar days of Notice to Proceed and completion within fourteen calendar days, with weather extensions available upon written approval.

Escambia County Marine Resources Division in Florida dominates recent activity under the code, having posted at least six derelict vessel removal ITQs between March and July 2026, all in support of applications to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity. Representative solicitations include the 32-foot Catalina vessel (WM2638, due July 20, 2026), the 30-foot Morgan (WM2633, due July 20, 2026), the 27-foot Catalina Sailboat in Bayou Chico (WM2630, due June 12, 2026), the 35-foot Hunter Sailboat Mojoe (due March 6, 2026), the Home Free 31-foot sailboat (due March 6, 2026), and the Kees Bayou Barge (due June 19, 2026). All vessels are located in and around Pensacola Pass, Bayou Chico, and Kees Bayou near Naval Air Station Pensacola; contractors must coordinate directly with the U.S. Navy for required permissions. Activity is concentrated in the Florida panhandle, with no recent opportunities identified in other states or jurisdictions.