UNSPSC 78101720: Marine hydrocarbon transport services

Marine Hydrocarbon service Transport Hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGLs) that are extracted from natural gas or that are produced at petroleum refineries may be transported as liquids in mixtures of HGLs or as separate HGL purity products in pipelines ships and barges.

UNSPSC 78101720 Marine hydrocarbon transport services (Commodity) covers marine vessel operations for transport, removal, and disposal of derelict vessels and deployment of marine infrastructure, as demonstrated by recent state and local solicitations in Florida. The code does not reflect the abstract commodity name but rather captures water-based transport and logistics services—specifically, floating stranded or sunken vessels, towing them to disposal or processing sites, and deploying marine structures like artificial reefs. State and local governments procure these services through county marine resources divisions and coastal management agencies, typically as response to environmental hazards (derelict vessels designated public nuisances) or marine infrastructure projects funded by state grant programs. Work scope routinely includes hazardous material removal (fuel, batteries, engines, tanks), compliance with environmental protection best management practices, coordination with federal authorities (U.S. Navy permissions near military installations), and comprehensive marine-specific insurance (Protection & Indemnity, Maritime Workers Compensation, and Marine Pollution Liability coverage each at $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, with carriers holding minimum AM Best Rating VIII).

Recent activity is concentrated in Florida's Gulf Coast region, dominated by Escambia County Marine Resources Division, which has issued multiple derelict-vessel removal quotes since June 2026 (WM2629 Kees Bayou Barge, WM2630 Catalina Sailboat, WM2638 through WM2641 covering vessels ranging from 16 to 32 feet, WM264020260729 Four Winns, and WM264320260915 Southern Cross, all due dates ranging June through September 2026). Volusia County Coastal Division posted ITB 26-B-127JS on October 5, 2026 for artificial reef deployment services, with responses due November 5, 2026, requiring three-year term with options for two additional one-year renewals, pricing per 300-ton load deployed offshore 1 to 33 miles from Ponce Inlet. Escambia County's solicitations consistently reference funding through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity, with work completion required within 14 calendar days of notice and lump-sum pricing for all floating, removal, transport, and disposal costs. Local preference applies to Volusia County respondents with documented permanent locations in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Volusia County for at least six months prior to closing. One recent posting (DeKalb County PE64400NONST2026000000260) tagged under this code does not represent marine hydrocarbon transport and appears misclassified.