NAICS 483112: Deep sea passenger transportation
NAICS 483112 is the industry code for deep sea passenger transportation. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for trucking and logistics and start your application when you are ready.
What 483112 covers
Deep sea passenger carriers operate passenger ships between US and foreign ports, including cruise lines. International ferries are included.
Included in this code
- Cruise lines
- Ocean passenger ships
- International ferries
Not this code
- Coastal passenger transportation: see 483114 Coastal and great lakes passenger transportation
- Inland water passenger transportation: see 483212 Inland water passenger transportation
- Scenic boat tours: see 487210 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water
Businesses that use 483112
Financing for this trade
Cruise operators finance ships with export credit backed loans and bonds. Lenders look at booking trends and fleet values.
Apply for funding with AIIs 483112 the right code for a cruise line?
Yes, if you operate passenger ships on ocean routes between US and foreign ports. Coastal cruises and ferries use 483114, and day sightseeing boats use 487210. Owners in this trade most often weigh it against 483114 (coastal and Great Lakes passenger transportation) and 487210 (scenic and sightseeing transportation, water). The right choice is the activity that brings in the most revenue, used the same way on tax returns and loan applications.
What is the SBA size standard for 483112?
The SBA size standard for 483112 is 1,500 employees. SBA counts the average number of people on payroll, full time, part time and temporary, over the last 24 months, and adds in any affiliates. A cruise line under that headcount counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts, whatever its revenue.
How are cruise ships financed?
New cruise ships are typically financed with export credit agency backed loans arranged by shipyards' home countries, along with corporate bonds. Lenders weigh advance bookings, occupancy and ship values. Businesses within the 1,500 employees SBA size standard can also use SBA 7(a) loans of up to $5 million for working capital, equipment or a buyout, and SBA 504 loans for owner occupied buildings.
What does NAICS 483112 cover?
Deep sea passenger transportation. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 48-49 Transportation and warehousing, 483 Water transportation, 4831 Deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation, 48311 Deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation.
What financing do NAICS 483112 businesses use?
Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for trucking and logistics businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.
Where do I put NAICS 483112?
On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.