4　Statistics

(1) Occurrence of marine accidents

The number of marine accidents recognized by Commissioners in 1998 was 7,081 and the number of ships involved was 8,144.

The tendency of marine accidents is decreasing for last 5 years.

　

Changes of accident and vessels involved,1994〜1998

　

Number of vessels by the type of ship and category of accidents are shown below.

　

Number of vessels by the type of ship and category of accidents, 1998

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