50 Water transport
This division 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. Transport on sea-going vessels is classified in groups 50.1 and 50.2, while transport using other vessels is classified in groups 50.3 and 50.4. This division excludes restaurant and bar activities on board ships (see 56.10, 56.30), if carried out by separate units.
Where 50 sits in the NK hierarchy
- >H Transportation and storage
- >50 Water transport
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50 in other classification systems
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Subcategories of 50 Water transport
- 50.1Sea and coastal water transport
This group includes the transport of passengers on vessels designed for operating on sea or coastal waters.
- 50.2Inland water transport
This group includes the transport of freight on vessels designed for operating on sea or coastal waters.
- 50.3Inland water transport
This group includes the transport of passengers on inland waters, involving vessels that are not suitable for sea transport.
- 50.4Inland water transport
This group includes the transport of freight on inland waters, involving vessels that are not suitable for sea transport.
Other NK codes under 50 Water transport
Frequently asked questions
- What is NK 50?
- NK 50 is "Water transport". This division 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. Transport on sea-going vessels is classified in groups 50.1 and 50.2, while transport using other vessels is classified in groups 50.3 and 50.4. This division excludes restaurant and bar activities on board ships (see 56.10, 56.30), if carried out by separate units.
- What does NK 50 include?
- 50 Water transport contains 4 direct subcategories: 50.1 Sea and coastal water transport; 50.2 Inland water transport; 50.3 Inland water transport; 50.4 Inland water transport.
- How does NK 50 map to other classification systems?
- 50 Water transport has equivalents in NACE Rev 2 (50). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NK and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 50?
- 50 Water transport sits under 50 Water transport in the NK hierarchy.
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