NAICS 48833: Navigational Services to Shipping
NAICS industry
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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488
- 4883
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488
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48-49
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 156 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $112,479,283 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $694,796 |
| FY2026 | $117,501,548 |
| FY2025 | $112,479,283 |
| FY2024 | $96,218,849 |
| FY2023 | $88,096,389 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha Marine Services LLC | $44,281,343 | |
| 2 | Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc. | $23,709,905 | |
| 3 | Moran Towing Corporation | $17,970,943 | |
| 4 | P & R Water Taxi LLC | $7,208,169 | |
| 5 | Cabras Marine Corporation | $5,471,741 | |
| 6 | Marine Exchange Of Alaska, Inc. | $2,440,886 | |
| 7 | Mcallister Towing And Transportation Company, Inc. | $2,258,732 | |
| 8 | Foss Maritime Company, Llc. | $2,211,230 | |
| 9 | Dunlap Towing Company | $1,714,238 | |
| 10 | Virginia Pilot Association | $1,607,341 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 48833 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $67,255,464 | |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $47,005,042 | |
| 3 | Air Force | $2,237,336 | |
| 4 | Department of the Army | $1,234,535 | |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $309,600 | |
| 6 | Department of Commerce | $190,609 | |
| 7 | Department of State | $105,652 | |
| 8 | Department of Transportation | $25,500 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V124 Marine Charter for Things | $60,325,214 | |
| 2 | 7A21 IT and Telecom – Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software) | $23,709,905 | |
| 3 | R706 Logistics Support Services | $18,598,655 | |
| 4 | V125 Vessel Towing Service | $5,363,553 | |
| 5 | V227 Navigational Aid and Pilotage Services | $2,888,058 | |
| 6 |
DA01 IT and Telecom – Business Application/ |
$2,440,886 | |
| 7 | J020 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Ship and Marine Equipment | $2,237,336 | |
| 8 | F108 Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, and Disposal Services and Operational Support | $857,119 | |
| 9 | M2BZ Husbanding Services-Other Port Services | $433,089 | |
| 10 | M2AA Husbanding Services-Communications Services | $392,230 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $26,438,460 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | $18,430,441 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $15,528,464 | |
| 4 | Georgia | $14,952,760 | |
| 5 | California | $13,273,685 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $7,212,372 | |
| 7 | Guam | $4,805,100 | |
| 8 | Maine | $4,159,879 | |
| 9 | Washington | $2,838,794 | |
| 10 | West Virginia | $2,440,886 | |
| 11 | New Jersey | $2,206,212 | |
| 12 | Connecticut | $1,053,512 | |
| 13 | Tennessee | $628,047 | |
| 14 | Maryland | $569,580 | |
| 15 | Alaska | $339,041 | |
| 16 | Arizona | $309,600 | |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $222,213 | |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $106,250 | |
| 19 | South Carolina | $89,970 | |
| 20 | Mississippi | $15,581 | |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $8,385 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 48833 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 48833
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping | $47 million in average annual receipts |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing navigational services to shipping. Marine salvage establishments are included in this industry.
Illustrative examples
- Cargo salvaging, marine
- Docking and undocking marine vessel services
- Harbor tugboat services
- Marine salvaging services
- Marine vessel traffic reporting services
- Piloting services, water transportation
- Radio beacon (i.e., ship navigation) services
- Tugboat services, harbor operation
Quick answers
What is NAICS 48833?
NAICS 48833 is Navigational Services to Shipping, a NAICS industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What is the NAICS code for harbor tugboat services?
The NAICS code for harbor tugboat services is 488330, Navigational Services to Shipping. Its SBA small business size standard is $47 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for marine salvaging services?
The NAICS code for marine salvaging services is 488330, Navigational Services to Shipping. Its SBA small business size standard is $47 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for docking and undocking marine vessel services?
The NAICS code for docking and undocking marine vessel services is 488330, Navigational Services to Shipping. Its SBA small business size standard is $47 million in average annual receipts.
What codes are under NAICS 48833?
NAICS 48833 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 48833?
Federal contracts under NAICS 48833 obligated $112,479,283 in fiscal year 2025 and $414,990,865 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 48833?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 48833 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Alpha Marine Services LLC ($44,281,343), Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc. ($23,709,905) and Moran Towing Corporation ($17,970,943).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 48833?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 48833 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Navy ($67,255,464), Department of Homeland Security ($47,005,042) and Air Force ($2,237,336).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 48833?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 48833 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V124 Marine Charter for Things, 7A21 IT and Telecom – Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software) and R706 Logistics Support Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 48833 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 48833 over the last 12 months are Florida ($26,438,460), Louisiana ($18,430,441) and Virginia ($15,528,464).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 48833?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 48833 is Northeast Ice-Breaking, pre-solicitation, posted October 21, 2026.
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