Between 2013 and 2022, some 807 vessels were lost at sea. The majority of ships lost during this period—around 311—were cargo ships. In 2022, the most perilous regions included the waters off the Southeast Asian coast, as well as the Baltic Sea.
Number of ship losses worldwide between 2013 and 2022, by vessel type
Characteristic
Number of losses
Cargo ships
311
Fishing vessels
117
Passenger ships
70
Bulk carriers
53
Tug boats
49
Chemical and product tankers
38
Ro-ro ships
37
Container ships
27
Offshore and supply vessels
19
Dredgers
14
Barges
13
Tankers
12
LPG/LNG tankers
4
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