Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 483112

Deep Sea Passenger Transportation

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 483112.

NAICS 483112 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$765.1M
Total awards
286 awards
Active obligations
$17.5M
Size standard
1,500 employees

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 483112 covers operation and management of deep-sea passenger vessels, including long-distance ocean voyages, onboard passenger services, crewed ship navigation, safety procedures, vessel provisioning, and routine ship maintenance and inspections.

Federal opportunities under 483112 typically involve contracting ocean passenger transport for official travel, evacuation, training, or other government mobility needs, specifying vessel crewing, safety compliance, passenger accommodations, scheduling, and voyage operational oversight.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$28.9M
Awards
13
Average award
$2.2M
Change from FY2024
-19.6%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$114,500

MAKAI INC

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

PIID
1333MF26P0029
PSC
V224 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER MARINE CHARTER

$83,619

LANDRY & KLING INC

US Coast Guard

PIID
70Z02326CCVC00001
PSC
V214 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: MARINE PASSENGER

$0

HORNBECK OFFSHORE OPERATORS LLC

Department of the Navy

PIID
N3220526C1210
PSC
V124 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

$5,378,660

HORNBECK OFFSHORE OPERATORS LLC

Department of the Navy

PIID
N3220526C1213
PSC
V124 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

$9,500

BABKIN CHARTERS LLC

Farm Production and Conservation Business Center

PIID
12FPC325P0036
PSC
V124 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

$123,581

PROGESCO CONSIGNACIONES SL.

Department of the Navy

PIID
N6817125F6120
PSC
V999 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- OTHER: OTHER

$34,540

RD MARITIME CONSULTING LLC

Department of the Air Force

PIID
FA486125P0125
PSC
V124 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 483112?
  • Contract to operate and crew an ocean-class passenger vessel for scheduled transport between specified ports on multi-day voyages with onboard passenger accommodations and life-saving equipment.
  • Charter of a deep-sea passenger vessel including full crewing, passenger provisioning, housekeeping, and voyage execution for a defined period of ocean transit.
  • Provision of onboard passenger services as part of vessel operation contracts, including meal service, housekeeping, cabin management, and passenger safety briefings.
  • Management of passenger embarkation, disembarkation, baggage handling, and manifest control integral to ocean voyage operations.
When is NAICS 483112 a weak fit?
  • Inland or short-route ferry service: lacks required ocean-going vessel size, multi-day voyage operations, and ocean safety systems associated with deep sea passenger transportation.
  • Harbor or sightseeing excursion operations: missing continuous open-ocean transit, overnight accommodations, and ocean-class vessel operation that define this NAICS.
  • Vessel construction, repair, or refit projects: primary activity is shipbuilding or maintenance rather than operation and crewing of a deep sea passenger vessel.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 483112?
  • Scope requires operation and crewing of ocean-going passenger vessel(s) including onboard accommodations, passenger handling, and voyage manifests for multi-day open-ocean transit.
  • Performance requirements specify multi-day voyages or open-ocean distances, passenger life-saving appliance compliance, and voyage planning responsibilities.
  • Evaluation criteria request demonstrated experience operating ocean-class passenger ships, crew qualifications for passenger service, and documentation of vessel certification and safety records.

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