NAICS 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.
550 employeesSBA size standard
0open contracts now
4posted in the last 12 months
4831Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
Open government contracts under NAICS 483114
Nothing is open under NAICS 483114 today. New solicitations post every day; search all open contracts or check back.
What NAICS 483114 covers
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.
Not in this code
Establishments primarily engaged in providing inland water transportation of passengers on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes System) are classified in U.S. Industry 483212, Inland Water Passenger Transportation.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing water transportation, such as harbor cruises and charter fishing boat operations are classified in Industry 487210, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises) are classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels).
Establishments primarily engaged in renting yachts and pleasure boats, such as houseboats and sailboats, without crew are classified in U.S. Industry 532284, Recreational Goods Rental.
Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing commercial boats (including vessel supply services), without crew are classified in U.S. Industry 532411, Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing.
SBA size standard
A business is small under NAICS 483114 if it has no more than 550 employees (averaged over the last 24 months, including affiliates).
Source: SBA Table of Size Standards, effective 2023-03-17. Always check the size standard printed in the solicitation itself.
Who buys it
Departments that posted the most NAICS 483114 solicitations in the last two years:
Charter of lake michigan research vessel · Interior · posted September 3, 2026
19--Charter for the Gulf of Alaska Bottom Trawl Survey · Commerce · posted August 24, 2026
Charter for the Gulf of Alaska Bottom Trawl Survey · Commerce · posted August 14, 2026
19--Charter to Conduct Deep Sea Coral ROV Survey · Commerce · Massachusetts · posted July 10, 2026
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NAICS 483114 is 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.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 483114?
The size standard for NAICS 483114 is 550 employees. Firms at or under it count as small businesses for contracts assigned this code.
Are there government contracts for coastal and great lakes passenger transportation?
None are open under NAICS 483114 today, but 4 were posted in the last 12 months. New ones post daily.
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