Division 50 - Water transport of International Standard Industrial Classifications of All Economic Activities (ISIC) Rev.4 includes includes the transport of passengers or freight over water, whether scheduled or not. 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. All transport on sea-going vessels is classified in group 501, while transport using other vessels is classified in group 502.

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

The section includes these Divisions and Classes:

501 Sea and coastal water transport

This group includes the transport of passengers or freight on vessels designed for operating on sea or coastal waters. Also included is the transport of passengers or freight on great lakes etc. when similar types of vessels are used.


502 Inland water transport

This group includes the transport of passengers or freight on inland waters, involving vessels that are not suitable for sea transport.