CIA Research: Greek Shipping 4th in the World and 1st in Quality

December 21 2013



It is well-known that the performance of Greeks in the sea is regarded as top-notch.

According to research conducted by the CIA, Greek shipping comes first in quality and is the fourth largest force in the world.The data also reveals that the Greeks have 3,319 ships under their control, which makes it the fourth largest force on the planet at the moment.

The data concerned fleets based on national characteristics and not on the nationality of the managers, something that leaves out the Greek ships that are registered in foreign books of registry such as the ones in the Marshall Islands.

Countries with the greatest naval power:

Germany: 427 ships in the national registry, 3420 in foreign registry. Total 3847 ships
Japan : 684 ships in the national registry, 3,122 in foreign registry. Total 3,806 ships
China: 2,030 ships in the national registry, 1,559 in foreign registry. Total 3,589 ships
Greece : 860 ships in the national flag, 2,459 in foreign registry. Total 3,319 ships
Hong Kong : 1,644 ships in the national registry, 341 in foreign registry. Total 1,985 ships
Singapore: 1,599 ships in the national registry, 344 in foreign registry. Total 1943 ships
Russia: 1,143 ships in the national registry, 439 in foreign registry. Total , 1,582 ships
Norway: 585 ships in the national registry, 974 in foreign registry. Total 1,559 ships
Turkey: 629 ships in the national registry, 345 in foreign registry. Total 1,274 ships
USA : 393 ships in the national registry , 794 in foreign registry. Total 1,187 ships

Furthermore, the same research also covers the issue of quality and safety criteria that are kept in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, with Greece coming first with 105 ships.
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