Industries in the Water Transportation subsector provide water transportation of passengers and cargo using water craft, such as ships, barges, and boats.
The subsector is composed of two industry groups: (1) one for deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes; 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 water craft, 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.
4831 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
48311 Deep 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
- Providing inland water transportation on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes System) - classified in Industry 48321, Inland Water Transportation;
- Providing scenic and sightseeing water transportation, such as harbor cruises - classified in Industry 487210, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water; and
- Operating floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises, river boat gambling casinos) - classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels).
483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea
transportation of cargo to or from foreign ports.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea transportation of cargo to and from domestic ports are classified in U.S. Industry 483113, Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation.
483112 Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea
transportation of passengers to or from foreign ports.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Providing deep sea transportation of passengers to and from domestic ports - classified in U.S. Industry 483114, Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation; and
- Operating floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises) - classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels).
483113 Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing water transportation
of cargo in coastal waters, on the Great Lakes System, or deep seas between ports of the United
States, Puerto Rico, and United States island possessions or protectorates. Marine transportation
establishments using the facilities of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Commission are
considered to be using the Great Lakes Water Transportation System. Establishments primarily
engaged in providing coastal and/or Great Lakes barge transportation services are included in
this industry.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Providing deep sea transportation of cargo to or from foreign ports - classified in U.S. Industry 483111, Deep Sea Freight Transportation; and
- Providing inland water transportation of cargo on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes System) - classified in U.S. Industry 483211, Inland Water Freight Transportation.
483114 Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing water transportation
of passengers in coastal waters, the Great Lakes System, or deep seas between ports of the United
States, Puerto Rico, and United States island possessions and protectorates. 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
- Providing inland water transportation of passengers on lakes, rivers or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes System) - classified in U.S. Industry 483212, Inland Water Passenger Transportation;
- Providing scenic and sightseeing water transportation, such as harbor cruises - classified in Industry 487210, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water; and
- Operating floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises) - classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels).
4832 Inland Water Transportation
48321 Inland 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
- Providing water transportation in deep sea, coastal, or on the Great Lakes System - classified in Industry Group 4831, Deep Sea, Coastal and Great Lakes Water Transportation;
- Providing scenic and sightseeing water transportation, such as harbor cruises - classified in Industry 487210, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water; and
- Operating floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises, river boat gambling casinos) - classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels).
483211 Inland Water Freight Transportation
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inland water
transportation of cargo on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes
System).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Providing deep sea transportation of cargo to and from foreign ports - classified in U.S. Industry 483111, Deep Sea Freight Transportation; and
- Providing water transportation of cargo in coastal waters or on the Great Lakes System - classified in U.S. Industry 483113, Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation.
483212 Inland Water Passenger Transportation
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inland water
transportation of passengers on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great
Lakes System).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Providing deep sea transportation of passengers to and from foreign ports - classified in U.S. Industry 483112, Deep Sea Passenger Transportation;
- Operating cruise ships or ferries in coastal waters or on the Great Lakes System - classified in U.S. Industry 483114, Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation; and
- Providing scenic and sightseeing water transportation,such as harbor cruises - classified in Industry 487210, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
