50 Water transport
This division includes the transport of passengers or freight over water, whether scheduled or not. Also included are the operation of towing or pushing boats, excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats, ferries, water taxis etc. Although the location is an indicator for the separation between sea and inland water transport, the deciding factor is the type of vessel used. Transport on sea-going vessels is classified in groups 50.1 and 50.2, while transport using other vessels is classified in groups 50.3 and 50.4. This division excludes restaurant and bar activities on board ships (see 56.10, 56.30), if carried out by separate units.
Where 50 sits in the BSIC hierarchy
- >H Transportation and storage
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50 in other classification systems
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Subcategories of 50 Water transport
- 501Sea and coastal water transport
Sea and coastal water transport (ISIC Rev.4 code 501) covers the provision of passenger and cargo transportation services by sea, inland waterways and coastal routes, including ferry, cruise, and freight operations. It also includes related activities such as loading, unloading, and handling of goods and passengers at ports and terminals.
- 502Inland water transport
The 502 class comprises enterprises that transport passengers or cargo on inland waterways using vessels such as barges, ferries or river ships, and provides navigation support and related logistical services, but does not include sea or coastal shipping activities.
Other BSIC codes under 50 Water transport
Frequently asked questions
- What is BSIC 50?
- BSIC 50 is "Water transport". This division includes the transport of passengers or freight over water, whether scheduled or not. Also included are the operation of towing or pushing boats, excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats, ferries, water taxis etc. Although the location is an indicator for the separation between sea and inland water transport, the deciding factor is the type of vessel used. Transport on sea-going vessels is classified in groups 50.1 and 50.2, while transport using other vessels is classified in groups 50.3 and 50.4. This division excludes restaurant and bar activities on board ships (see 56.10, 56.30), if carried out by separate units.
- What does BSIC 50 include?
- 50 Water transport contains 2 direct subcategories: 501 Sea and coastal water transport; 502 Inland water transport.
- How does BSIC 50 map to other classification systems?
- 50 Water transport has equivalents in ISIC Rev 4 (50). These crosswalks let you translate this code between BSIC and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 50?
- 50 Water transport sits under 50 Water transport in the BSIC hierarchy.
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