483112 — Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea transportation of passengers to or from foreign ports (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing deep sea transportation of passengers to and from domestic ports--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 483114, Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation; and
- Operating floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises)--are classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except
- Casino Hotels).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4481 - Deep Sea Transportation of Passengers, Except by Ferry (via SIC1987:4481→NAICS1997:483112→2002:483112→2007:483112→2012:483112→2017:483112→2022:483112)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC V214 — Marine Passenger Service
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 483112 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 483112 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Deep Sea Passenger Transportation' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 483112? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,500 employees for NAICS code 483112 (Deep Sea Passenger Transportation), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 483112? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 483112 (Deep Sea Passenger Transportation) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4481 - Deep Sea Transportation of Passengers, Except by Ferry.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 483112:
- Sector 48-49 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 483112 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Deep Sea Passenger Transportation).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.