Number of ships (by total and trade)
As of 1st July 2009, the world fleet was made up of 53,005 ships.
Different sectors as percentage of total number of ships in world fleet: July 2009
Figures in brackets are numbers of ships, by sector.
Source: Lloyd's Register Fairplay July 2009
General Cargo ships (17,104)
Bulk Carriers (7,787)
Container ships (4,678)
Tankers (14,095)
Passenger ships (6,839)
Other (2,502)
TOTAL (53,005)
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