| Field Name | Description |
|---|
| OperatorID | A unique numeric identifier assigned to each ferry operator | |
| OperatorName | The complete company name of the ferry operator | |
| PublicPrivate | Are ownership and operation public or private? | Analysis |
| PublicPrivateOther | Description of "Other" type of provision of service arrangement, if indicated. | |
| RateRegulated | Are rates regulated by a public agency? | Analysis |
| RateRegulatedBy | Name of agency or agencies which regulate fares. | |
| CalendarFiscal | Does ferry business operate on calendar years or fiscal years? | Analysis |
| FiscalBeginMonth | Beginning month of fiscal year | |
| URL | URL of the Operator | |
| OperatorState | State for the ferry operator mailing address | Analysis |
| OperatorZipCode | Zip code for the ferry operator mailing address | |
| OperatorCountry | Country for the ferry operator mailing address | |
| OperatorCountryCode | Country Code for the ferry operator mailing address | Analysis |
| SurveyYear | Year of the Survey. 2008 Survey collected data for calendar year 2007; 2006 collected 2005 data; 2000 collected mostly 1999 | |
| SurveyReturned | Indicates whether survey is returned | Analysis |