UNSPSC 78101724: Arctic marine specialist services

The Arctic marine specialist services serves Natural resource development, governance challenges, climate change and marine infrastructure issues are influencing current and future marine uses of the Arctic. Specializes in development, design, engineering, consulting and testing services for ice-going vessels, icebreakers, offshore marine structures, Antarctic and Polar cruise vessels, marine transport solutions and ports. Ship Design, Engineering, Consulting and Testing Services for Ice-Going Ships etc

UNSPSC 78101724 Arctic marine specialist services is a Commodity code. State and local governments use it to procure derelict vessel removal, floating, extraction, transport, and disposal services in coastal and inland waterway environments. The work involves comprehensive environmental compliance including hazardous-material remediation, turbidity control, best management practices, and mandatory marine-specific insurance with high liability limits. Escambia County Marine Resources Division has been the primary issuing body, soliciting removal services for multiple derelict vessels (sailboats, barges, and motorcraft ranging 27 to 35 feet) as part of applications to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity Announcement. Contractors must manage floating and extraction in shallow or partially submerged conditions, coordinate with federal agencies (U.S. Navy) where required, and deliver vessels to authorized landfills within 14 calendar days of notice to proceed, with work limited to daylight Monday-Friday operations.

Recent activity is concentrated in Florida, particularly in Escambia County waters near Pensacola, Bayou Chico, and Kees Bayou. Solicitations posted between March and July 2026 include the Derelict Vessel Removal for the 32-foot Catalina (WM2638, RFQ due July 20, 2026), the 30-foot Morgan (WM2633, RFQ due July 20, 2026), the 27-foot Catalina Sailboat (WM2630, RFQ due June 12, 2026), the Kees Bayou Barge (WM2629, RFQ due June 19, 2026), the 35-foot Hunter Sailboat Mojoe (RFQ due March 6, 2026), and the 31-foot Home Free sailboat (RFQ due March 6, 2026). All solicitations are issued as Invitations to Quote (RFQ) through OpenGov or ProcureNow portals, with responses required within one week. Contractors must provide Protection & Indemnity marine liability coverage ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Maritime Workers Compensation ($1 million per occurrence), and Marine Pollution Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), with all carriers holding AM Best Rating VIII or better.