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U.S. Flag Vessels by Type and Age

(number of vessels)

Embedded Dataset Excel:

Dataset Excel:

table_01_34_082726.xlsx (45.07 KB)

Notes:

Figures include vessels available for operation.

Totals may be greater than sum because of unclassified vessels and vessels of unknown age.

Description:

a Age is based on the year the vessel was built or rebuilt.

b In 1992, Offshore support boats were designated as crew boats.

c In 1992, Tank barges were designated as Liquid barges.

Source:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Transportation Lines of the United States, Volume 1, National Summaries (New Orleans, LA: Annual Issues), table 4, available at https://www.iwr.usace.army.mil/About/Technical-Centers/WCSC-Waterborne-… as of Aug. 25, 2026.

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