NAICS Subsector 483: Water Transportation
Subsector
Definition
Industries in the Water Transportation subsector provide water transportation of passengers and cargo using watercraft, such as ships, barges, and boats. The subsector is composed of two industry groups: (1) one for deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes water transportation; and (2) one for inland water transportation. This split typically reflects the difference in equipment used. Scenic and sightseeing water transportation services are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation.
Although these activities use watercraft, they are different from the activities included in water transportation. Water sightseeing does not usually involve place-to-place transportation; the passenger's trip starts and ends at the same location.
Government contracts for this service: PSC V124 Marine Charter for Things and PSC M1PZ Operation of Other Non-Building Facilities
Code facts
- Part of
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- 48-49
- Codes under it
- 2
- Contract awards
- 1,290 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $3,418,525,484 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$4,710,482 |
| FY2026 | $3,297,908,208 |
| FY2025 | $3,418,525,484 |
| FY2024 | $3,472,182,777 |
| FY2023 | $3,417,385,983 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crowley Government Services, Inc. | $577,987,562 | |
| 2 | Patriot Contract Services, LLC | $354,007,858 | |
| 3 | Tote Services, LLC | $266,397,562 | |
| 4 | Ocean Ships, Inc. | $215,849,585 | |
| 5 | American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, LLC | $133,182,366 | |
| 6 | Schuyler Line Navigation Company LLC | $129,447,074 | |
| 7 | Transoceanic Cable Ship Company LLC | $114,349,408 | |
| 8 | U.s. Marine Management, LLC | $111,378,277 | |
| 9 | Hornbeck Offshore Operators LLC | $104,398,045 | |
| 10 | Waterman Transport Inc. | $85,222,629 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 483 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $2,650,065,315 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $483,963,010 | |
| 3 | Department of Transportation | $57,575,421 | |
| 4 | Defense Logistics Agency | $24,517,451 | |
| 5 | Missile Defense Agency | $18,816,322 | |
| 6 | Department of Commerce | $17,487,945 | |
| 7 | Department of Homeland Security | $15,891,159 | |
| 8 | Department of the Army | $12,687,798 | |
| 9 | Environmental Protection Agency | $5,350,000 | |
| 10 | Department of the Interior | $3,792,161 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V124 Marine Charter for Things | $1,784,982,162 | |
| 2 | M1PZ Operation of Other Non-Building Facilities | $923,952,400 | |
| 3 | V115 Vessel Freight | $519,938,103 | |
| 4 | L019 Technical Representation Services: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks | $32,821,640 | |
| 5 | 1910 Transport Vessels, Passenger and Troop | $9,966,420 | |
| 6 | V214 Marine Passenger Service | $5,525,515 | |
| 7 | V125 Vessel Towing Service | $4,874,310 | |
| 8 |
R427 Weather Reporting/ |
$3,281,250 | |
| 9 | V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services | $2,842,023 | |
| 10 | V224 Passenger Marine Charter Service | $2,175,623 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $660,617,107 | |
| 2 | California | $461,154,821 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $368,320,797 | |
| 4 | Texas | $316,698,677 | |
| 5 | Louisiana | $185,087,792 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $126,505,633 | |
| 7 | New York | $79,624,559 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $75,753,373 | |
| 9 | Washington | $69,639,790 | |
| 10 | Hawaii | $68,831,974 | |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $67,446,130 | |
| 12 | Alabama | $67,275,955 | |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $39,615,473 | |
| 14 | North Carolina | $38,663,587 | |
| 15 | Indiana | $31,997,257 | |
| 16 | South Carolina | $31,970,259 | |
| 17 | Mississippi | $17,020,090 | |
| 18 | Colorado | $13,126,771 | |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $5,634,267 | |
| 20 | Alaska | $4,535,726 | |
| 21 | Northern Mariana Islands | $3,000,000 | |
| 22 | Michigan | $2,170,695 | |
| 23 | Puerto Rico | $1,511,205 | |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $1,352,104 | |
| 25 | Illinois | $1,330,285 | |
| 26 | Arizona | $339,707 | |
| 27 | Georgia | $306,697 | |
| 28 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $223,425 | |
| 29 | Guam | $112,009 | |
| 30 | American Samoa | $12,240 | |
| 31 | Ohio | $10,560 | |
| 32 | Connecticut | $10,000 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 483 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 483
Quick answers
What is NAICS 483?
NAICS 483 is Water Transportation, a subsector in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What codes are under NAICS 483?
NAICS 483 has 2 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 4831 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation and 4832 Inland Water Transportation.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 483?
Federal contracts under NAICS 483 obligated $3,418,525,484 in fiscal year 2025 and $13,601,291,970 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 483?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 483 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Crowley Government Services, Inc. ($577,987,562); Patriot Contract Services, LLC ($354,007,858); and Tote Services, LLC ($266,397,562).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 483?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 483 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Navy ($2,650,065,315), Air Force ($483,963,010) and Department of Transportation ($57,575,421).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 483?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 483 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V124 Marine Charter for Things, M1PZ Operation of Other Non-Building Facilities and V115 Vessel Freight.
Where is the work under NAICS 483 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 483 over the last 12 months are Florida ($660,617,107), California ($461,154,821) and Virginia ($368,320,797).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 483?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 483 is Tanker voyage charter, pre-solicitation from Military Sealift Command (Navy), posted November 12, 2026.
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