Greek merchant fleet decreased in May [Tables]

The strength of the Greek merchant fleet decreased by 0.5% in May 2022 compared to the previous year, according to the provisional data published by Hellenic Statistical Authority – ELSTAT.

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Meanwhile, the gross tonnage of the Greek Merchant Fleet, for vessels of 100 GRT and over, recorded a decrease of 2.5% in May 2022 compared with May 2021. A decrease of 3.2% was recorded in May 2021 compared with May 2020.

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According to ELSTAT data, the Greek commercial fleet numbered 1,831 ships in May 2022, of which 735 passenger ships, 446 tankers, 382 cargo vessels and 268 ships of other categories.