Marine fishing
What this code covers
Use this class for marine fishing when the main activity includes Fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters and Taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters
- taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs
- whaling
- taking of marine aquatic animals (e.g. turtles, sea squirts, tunicates, sea urchins)
- capturing of marine mammals apart from whales (e.g. seals, walruses), see 01.70
- processing of whales on factory ships, see 10.11
- processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs on factory ships or in factories ashore, see 10.20
- rental of pleasure boats with crew for sea and coastal water transport (e.g. for fishing trips), see 50.10
- Compare with 01.70, 10.11, 10.20 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters
- - taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs
- - whaling
- - taking of marine aquatic animals (e.g. turtles, sea squirts, tunicates, sea urchins)
- - gathering of other marine organisms and materials (e.g. natural pearls, sponges, coral, seaweed, algae)
- - capturing of marine mammals apart from whales (e.g. seals, walruses), see 01.70
- - processing of whales on factory ships, see 10.11
- - processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs on factory ships or in factories ashore, see 10.20
- - rental of pleasure boats with crew for sea and coastal water transport (e.g. for fishing trips), see 50.10
- - fishing inspection, protection and patrol services, see 84.24
- - fishing practiced for sport or recreation and related services, see 93.19
- - operation of sport fishing preserves, see 93.19
- - Fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters
- - Taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs
- - Taking of marine aquatic animals (e.g. turtles, sea squirts, tunicates, sea urchins)
- - Gathering of other marine organisms and materials (e.g. natural pearls, sponges, coral, seaweed, algae)
- - Capturing of marine mammals apart from whales (e.g. seals, walruses)
- - Processing of whales on factory ships
- - Processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs on factory ships or in factories ashore
- - Rental of pleasure boats with crew for sea and coastal water transport (e.g. for fishing trips)
What is NACE 03.11 used for?
Use NACE 03.11 for marine fishing when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for marine fishing when the main activity includes Fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters and Taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 03.11?
Typical examples include Fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters, Taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs, and Taking of marine aquatic animals (e.g. turtles, sea squirts, tunicates, sea urchins).
When might 03.11 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to capturing of marine mammals apart from whales (e.g. seals, walruses), see 01.70 and processing of whales on factory ships, see 10.11.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 03.11?
Compare 03.11 with 01.70 Hunting, trapping and related service activities, 10.11 Processing and preserving of meat, except of poultry meat, and 10.20 Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for hunting, trapping and related service activities when the main activity includes Hunting and trapping on a commercial basis and Taking of wild animals (dead or alive) for i) food, fur or skin and ii) use in research, in zoos or as pets. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for processing and preserving of meat, except of poultry meat when the main activity includes Operation of slaughterhouses engaged in killing, dressing or packing meat: beef, pork, lamb, rabbit, mutton, camel, etc. and Production of fresh, chilled or frozen meat, in carcasses. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs when the main activity includes Preparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (e.g. freezing, deep-freezing, drying, cooking, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning) and Production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, roes, caviar, caviar substitutes, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for sea and coastal passenger water transport when the main activity includes Transport of passengers over seas and coastal waters, whether scheduled or not: and Operation of excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for public order and safety activities when the main activity includes Administration and operation of regular and auxiliary police forces supported by public authorities and of port, border, coastguards and other special police forces, including traffic law enforcement, foreigner registration, and the maintenance of arrest records and Provision of supplies for domestic emergency use in case of peacetime disasters. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for sports activities n.e.c. when the main activity includes Activities of producers of sporting events, with or without facilities and Activities of individual own account sportspersons and athletes, referees, judges, timekeepers, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for freshwater fishing when the main activity includes Fishing on a commercial basis in inland waters and Taking of freshwater crustaceans and molluscs. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for fishing when the main activity includes Marine fishing and Freshwater fishing. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 03.11 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 03.11 Marine fishing, 03.30 Support activities for fishing and aquaculture.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.