483 Water Transportation
Industries in the Water Transportation subsector provide water transportation of passengers and cargo using watercraft, such as ships, barges, and boats. The subsector is composed of two industry groups: (1) one for deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes water transportation; and (2) one for inland water transportation. This split typically reflects the difference in equipment used. Scenic and sightseeing water transportation services are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation. Although these activities use watercraft, they are different from the activities included in water transportation. Water sightseeing does not usually involve place-to-place transportation; the passenger's trip starts and ends at the same location.
Where 483 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
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483 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
Subcategories of 483 Water Transportation
- 4831Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea, coastal, Great Lakes, and St. Lawrence Seaway water transportation. Marine transportation establishments using the facilities of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Commission are considered to be using the Great Lakes Water Transportation System. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 4832Inland Water Transportation
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inland water transportation of passengers and/or cargo on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes System). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 483 Water Transportation
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 483?
- NAICS 2022 483 is "Water Transportation". Industries in the Water Transportation subsector provide water transportation of passengers and cargo using watercraft, such as ships, barges, and boats. The subsector is composed of two industry groups: (1) one for deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes water transportation; and (2) one for inland water transportation. This split typically reflects the difference in equipment used. Scenic and sightseeing water transportation services are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation. Although these activities use watercraft, they are different from the activities included in water transportation. Water sightseeing does not usually involve place-to-place transportation; the passenger's trip starts and ends at the same location.
- What does NAICS 2022 483 include?
- 483 Water Transportation contains 2 direct subcategories: 4831 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation; 4832 Inland Water Transportation.
- How does NAICS 2022 483 map to other classification systems?
- 483 Water Transportation has equivalents in Maritime Shipping Types (dms_bulk, dms_container, dms_port, +2 more); Internship Model (IN). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NAICS 2022 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 483?
- 483 Water Transportation sits under 483 Water Transportation in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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