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UK and world shipping fleet statistical tables, produced by Department for Transport from data mostly supplied by IHS Global.
Data on UK international and domestic sea passengers, produced by Department for Transport.
Monthly statistics on UK international and domestic sea passengers.
Monthly update to the UK Ship Register statistics on ships joining and leaving the UK Ship Register. The monthly statistics cover January 2015 to June 2026.
Tracking public attitudes to and awareness of transport technologies in the UK.
Annual statistics on the UK port freight traffic for 2025.
Data about the international and domestic movement of freight by water, produced by Department for Transport.
Sea passenger statistics for movements to and from the UK on international and domestic journeys in 2025.
Safety lessons to the recreational boating community highlighting the need to wear personal flotation devices.
Monthly update to the UK Ship Register statistics on ships joining and leaving the UK Ship Register. The monthly statistics cover January 2015 to May 2026.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of vessel-specific familiarisation and training to understand the operational risks.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of pot hauling and the need for effective fall prevention measures, including fatigue management.
Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by UK major ports for January to March 2026.
Monthly update to the UK Ship Register statistics on ships joining and leaving the UK Ship Register. The monthly statistics cover January 2015 to April 2026.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the risks of entanglement, harm and injury when deploying fishing gear in self-shooting arrangements.
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.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of lone watchkeeping and fatigue.
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