Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 488390 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing services to water transportation (except port and harbor operations; marine cargo handling services; and navigational services to shipping).
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Floating drydocks (i.e., routine repair and maintenance of ships)
- Ship scaling services
- Marine cargo checkers and surveyors
Which code does this activity belong in?
NAICS 488390 covers establishments providing services to water transportation that are not specifically port and harbor operations, marine cargo handling, or navigational services to shipping. Floating drydocks performing routine ship repair and maintenance, ship scaling services, and marine cargo checkers and surveyors are classified here. The boundary excludes the operational management of ports and harbors, the physical movement and storage of cargo at water terminals, and the provision of navigational guidance to vessels, which are classified elsewhere in support activities for water transportation.