Table 5-8 Commercial Vessel-Waterborne Transport Safety Data and Property Damage Resulting from Vessel Casualties
Table 5-8
Commercial Vessel-Waterborne Transport Safety Data and Property Damage Resulting from Vessel Casualties
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 61 | 58 | 53 | 64 | 64 |
| Injuries | 182 | 263 | 233 | 169 | 348 |
| Accidents | 3,658 | 3,250 | 3,232 | 3,189 | 3,675 |
| Vessels involved | 6,263 | 5,232 | 6,330 | 7,974 | 7,896 |
| Property damage to vessels | $334,741,172 | $126,709,033 | $151,717,872 | $170,192,689 | $127,363,573 |
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Information Resources, Data Division, as of September 2006.
NOTES: Fatalities include the number of people who died or were declared missing as the result of a marine casualty. Data in this table include only vessel related marine casualties verified as reportable under 46 Code of Federal Regulations 4.05. Data include incidents involving both U.S. and foreign-flag vessels in U.S. waters, but only incidents involving U.S. flag vessels outside U.S. waters. Incidents involving only a pollution release or personal injury without vessel involvement are not included. More than one vessel may be involved in a single marine casualty. Injuries and deaths resulting from existing medical condition, assault, homicide, suicide or self-inflicted injuries are not included. Incidents involving natural disasters are not included.
- Marine accidents result in loss of life, injuries, and millions of dollars in property damage.