This series provides estimates of UK seafarer numbers, including some statistics of non-UK seafarers qualified to serve on UK registered vessels, and indicative projections of the future number of UK certificated officers. Statistics are updated annually.

The statistics are based on a combination of administrative sources and industry surveys. For further details please refer to the annual publications.

Browse statistical releases within this series

• Seafarer statistical releases

Browse individual statistical tables within this series

• Seafarer statistical tables

Technical information

Information on seafarers, including the pre-release access list and related technical documentation can be found here:

• Pre-release access list (PDF – 10 KB)
• Seafarer statistics technical note (PDF – 44 KB)

Background information

• Maritime Statistics Factsheet (PDF – 55 KB)
• Sea Passengers statistics
• Roll-on Roll-off international freight statistics
• Ports statistics
• General information on UK Shipping Industry policy

Contact us

• maritime.stats@dft.gsi.gov.uk
• Phone: 020 7944 4441