NIC 50—Water transport

Where 50 sits

1. H Transportation and storage
2. 50 Water transport

Contains 2 narrower codes

• 501 Sea and coastal water transport
• 502 Inland 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, cruise or sightseeing boats, ferries, water taxis etc. 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 sea-going vessels is classified in group 501, while transport using other vessels is classified in group 502.

What 50 excludes

• This division excludes restaurant and bar activities on board ships (see 5610, 5630), if carried out by separate units

50 in other systems