Number of ships (by total and trade)

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                   As of 31^st October 2011, the world fleet was made up of 50,054 ships.

Different sectors as percentage of total number of ships in

world fleet

                  

Figures in brackets are numbers of ships, by sector.
 

General Cargo Ships (16,224) 

Bulk Carriers              (8,687)

Container ships           (4,831)

Tankers                        (13,175)

Passenger ships              (6,597)

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TOTAL                            (50,054)