Statistical data set

Seafarer statistics: data tables (SFR)

Data about seafarers in the UK shipping industry, based on data from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the UK Chamber of Shipping.

• From: Department for Transport and Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 30 May 2018
• Last updated: 22 February 2022 — See all updates

To note for 2021 figures:

The measures put in place to limit the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted the seafarer figures covered in this release. The closure of business and operations is expected to have limited the sea time available to seafarers which is required to apply for certificates. Additionally, those in training may not have been able to attend their courses and training due to closure of colleges and training centres. Similarly, reduced access to exam centres may have reduced applications for certificates from trainee Officers.

Accessibility of tables

The department is currently working to make our tables accessible for our users. The data tables for these statistics are now accessible.

We would welcome any feedback on the accessibility of our tables, please email us.

Seafarers active at sea (SFR01)

SFR0101: UK seafarers active at sea by type, best overall estimate (ODS, 13.8 KB)

Certificated officers and trainees (SFR02)

SFR0201: UK officers, certificates held by type (ODS, 12.2 KB)

SFR0202: Age, gender and departmental profile of officers (ODS, 8.64 KB)

SFR0203: Seafarer certificates held by department and nationality group (ODS, 14.4 KB)

SFR0204: Nationality of non-UK officers holding Certificates of Equivalent Competency (ODS, 8.08 KB)

SFR0205: Nationality of non-UK officers holding Certificates of Competency (ODS, 7.76 KB)

SFR0206: UK officer cadets under SMarT1 scheme (ODS, 6.74 KB)

Seafarers in the UK shipping industry – Chamber of Shipping members (SFR03)

SFR0301: UK Seafarers active at sea by type, CoS member companies (ODS, 11.4 KB)

SFR0302: Age, gender and departmental profile of UK seafarers active at sea, CoS member companies (ODS, 13.3 KB)

SFR0303: Seafarers active at sea by department and nationality group, CoS member companies (ODS, 13.4 KB)

Related statistics (SFR04)

SFR0401: Projection for the supply of UK seafarers, 2016 to 2026 (ODS, 7.26 KB)

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Published 30 May 2018
Last updated 22 February 2022 + show all updates

1. 22 February 2022

   Data tables updated for the Seafarers in the UK Shipping Industry 2021 report.

2. 24 February 2021

   Data tables updated for the seafarers in the UK industry 2020 report.

3. 11 December 2019

   Data tables updated for the Seafarers in the UK Industry 2019 report.

4. 12 June 2019

   Data table on UK officer cadets under SMarT1 scheme updated to show the latest number of SMarT trainees.

5. 12 December 2018

   Data tables updated for the seafarers in the UK industry 2018 report.

6. 30 May 2018

   First published.