Detained Vessels (monthly data, not seasonally adjusted)
The U.S. Coast Guards identifies vessels not in compliance with International
Conventions through examinations and boardings. If a vessel is not compliant,
appropriate action is taken to eliminate any threat that vessels may pose to U.S.
waters, ports, and citizens.
Vessel Detentions
Aug-01
Aug-02
Total
19
15
Vessel detentions percent change from same month previous year
5.56
-21.05
NOTE: The current value is compared to the value from the same period in the
previous year to account for seasonality.
Examples of threats can include: oil leaks, improper repairs to lifeboats,
inability to demonstrate proficiency in a fire drill, or failure to maintain document
control.
