Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 483114: Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 483114.

NAICS 483114 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$301.4M
Total awards
1,044 awards
Active obligations
$46.9M
Size standard
550 employees

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 483114 covers passenger water transportation services operating on coastal waters and the Great Lakes, including scheduled ferries, charter passenger vessels, and commuter or excursion passenger operations.

Federal opportunities under 483114 typically involve providing certificated passenger vessel service with crewing and safety programs, specified passenger capacity and vehicle-loading capability, routine maintenance schedules, passenger ticketing or manifest systems, and proof of vessel inspection and crew qualifications.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$6.4M
Awards
22
Average award
$292.9K
Change from FY2024
-77.5%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$4,000

MILLER BOAT LINE, INC.

National Park Service

PIID
140P6426F0043
PSC
V214 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: MARINE PASSENGER

$12,000

ALASKA WILDERNESS CHARTERS, LLC

US Geological Survey

PIID
140G0326P0180
PSC
V124 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

$158,400

SHIPS SERVICES INC

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

PIID
1305M326P0123
PSC
1910 - TRANSPORT VESSELS, PASSENGER AND TROOP

$9,800

MILLER BOAT LINE, INC.

National Park Service

PIID
140P6426F0027
PSC
V214 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: MARINE PASSENGER

$698,450

AMERICAN MARINE CORPORATION

Department of the Navy

PIID
N0060426P4020
PSC
V224 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER MARINE CHARTER

$124,000

MAKAI INC

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

PIID
1333MF26P0028
PSC
V224 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER MARINE CHARTER

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 483114?
  • Operate scheduled ferry service transporting passengers and vehicles on coastal or Great Lakes routes according to a contracted sailing schedule and capacity requirements.
  • Provide chartered passenger vessel services for official travel or events requiring transport of groups between coastal points with crewing and passenger manifesting.
  • Deliver high-speed passenger-only commuter ferry service with ticketing, daily passenger-count reporting, and vessel maintenance and crewing plans.
  • Seasonal passenger excursion or island-link services that move personnel and visitors to coastal facilities with shore-side embarkation and disembarkation management.
When is NAICS 483114 a weak fit?
  • Inland river or inland waterway passenger operations where navigation, vessel certification, and route conditions differ from coastal or Great Lakes service.
  • Freight-only or vehicle-only ro-ro ferry services where the primary contract requirement is cargo or vehicle carriage rather than passenger transport and passenger safety systems are not provided.
  • Marine towing, pilotage, or harbor tug services that provide vessel handling and support rather than transporting fare-paying or manifested passengers.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 483114?
  • Solicitation specifies required passenger capacity per sailing, vehicle lane meters or ramp configuration, minimum daily sailings, and berth compatibility requirements.
  • Requirement for a valid passenger vessel inspection certificate, documented crewing with mariner qualifications, and evidence of safety drills and emergency procedures.
  • Performance metrics requested include on-time departure rate, passenger-journey counts, daily manifest reporting, maintenance availability percentage, and passenger satisfaction indicators.

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