NACE 50—Water transport

Where 50 sits

1. H Transportation and storage
2. 50 Water transport

Contains 4 narrower codes

• 50.1 Sea and coastal passenger water transport
• 50.2 Sea and coastal freight water transport
• 50.3 Inland passenger water transport
• 50.4 Inland freight water transport

What 50 includes

• This division includes the water transport of passengers or freight, whether scheduled or not, whether for professional, personal or recreational reasons. Also included are the operation of towing or pushing boats, excursion or sightseeing boats, cruise ships, ferries, water taxis, and so on. 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 seagoing vessels is classified in groups 50.1 and 50.2, while transport using other vessels is classified in groups 50.3 and 50.4.

What 50 excludes

• This division excludes restaurant and bar activities aboard ships, if carried out by separate units, see 56.11, 56.30.

50 in other systems