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Statistics of Ship Losses in the World

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  • 94 % of ships lossed are more than 15 years old.
  • 59 % are general cargo vessels, 15 % bulk carriers, 10 % tankers, 7 %
  • roro/passengers, 1 % containerships. - Main causes, when in rough seas, include : water in, engine failure, structural collapse, capsize.
  • Globally over 100 ships are lost each year accounting for over 3 000 lives.

    Source: EMSA
 
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