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UK and world shipping fleet statistical tables, produced by Department for Transport from data mostly supplied by IHS Global.
Monthly update to the UK Ship Register statistics on ships joining and leaving the UK Ship Register. The monthly statistics cover January 2015 to March 2026.
Data on UK international and domestic sea passengers, produced by Department for Transport.
Monthly statistics on UK international and domestic sea passengers.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of lone watchkeeping and fatigue.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of deploying fishing gear and how to prepare for and respond to a man overboard emergency.
Survey of maritime passengers, including people with reduced mobility, to find out about their experiences of using ferries or cruise ships.
Assesses the UK supply and demand for trained seafarers to fulfil roles at sea and onshore over the next 10 years.
Assessment of the effectiveness, efficiency, and value for money of current funding mechanisms, and to identify opportunities for reform.
Monthly update to the UK Ship Register statistics on ships joining and leaving the UK Ship Register. The monthly statistics cover January 2015 to February 2026.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of flooding and the importance of taking appropriate action if it occurs.
Data about the international and domestic movement of freight by water, produced by Department for Transport.
Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by UK major ports for October to December 2025.
Monthly update to the UK Ship Register statistics on ships joining and leaving the UK Ship Register. The monthly statistics cover January 2015 to January 2026.
Data about seafarers in the UK shipping industry, based on data from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the UK Chamber of Shipping.
UK seafarers statistics on active at sea and non-UK seafarers qualified to work on UK registered vessels in 2025.
Size of the UK and world shipping fleets on 31 December 2025.
Monthly update to the UK Ship Register statistics on ships joining and leaving the UK Ship Register. The monthly statistics cover January 2015 to December 2025.
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