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Marine transportation
Table M10: Canadian-Registered Fleet by Vessel Type, selected years
| Gross Tonnage (000s) | Number of Vessels | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Carriers | 2003 | 2013 | 2023 | 2003 | 2013 | 2023 | |
| Dry bulk | 1,165 | 1,314 | 864 | 65 | 73 | 40 | |
| Tankers | 559 | 718 | 342 | 24 | 31 | 25 | |
| General cargo | 206 | 136 | 546 | 27 | 22 | 55 | |
| Ferries | 365 | 349 | 321 | 61 | 62 | 68 | |
| Other | 35 | 39 | 261 | 6 | 6 | 22 | |
| Total | 2,330 | 2,555 | 2,335 | 183 | 194 | 210 | |
Notes and Sources
Note: Includes self-propelled passenger and cargo vessels with gross tonnage of 1,000 and over, including government-owned ferries. Does not include fishing vessels, platforms, working vessels, tugs, barges, pleasure craft or unclassified vessels. Due to rounding, totals might not equal the sum of the components for gross tonnage.
Source: Transport Canada, Canadian Register of Vessels
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Note: Includes self-propelled passenger and cargo vessels with gross tonnage of 1,000 and over, including government-owned ferries. Does not include fishing vessels, platforms, working vessels, tugs, barges, pleasure craft or unclassified vessels. Due to rounding, totals might not equal the sum of the components for gross tonnage.
Source: Transport Canada, Canadian Register of Vessels
Source: Transport Canada, Canadian Register of Vessels