Presently, the average merchant fleet vessel age, by flag of registration in the United States stands at 34 years, an increase of 1 years (2.1%) since 2023.
Average merchant fleet vessel age, by flag of registration by the United States
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
290
Date range: 2011 to 2024
Points:
7,899
Measure:
Years
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Merchant fleet average vessel age
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United States Merchant fleet average vessel age between 2011 and 2024
| Period | Merchant fleet average vessel age | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 years | 1 years |
| 2023 | 34 years | 1 years |
| 2022 | 33 years | 1 years |
| 2021 | 32 years | 1 years |
| 2020 | 31 years | 1 years |
| 2019 | 31 years | 0 years |
| 2018 | 30 years | 0 years |
| 2017 | 30 years | 1 years |
| 2016 | 29 years | 1 years |
| 2015 | 29 years | 0 years |
| 2014 | 28 years | 0 years |
| 2013 | 28 years | 0 years |
| 2012 | 28 years | 0 years |
| 2011 | 27 years |