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Merchant Fleet: documentation of statistics
The documentation of the statistics describes how the statistics were compiled and what methods were used in the compilation. The data help interpret the figures of the statistics and evaluate their reliability and comparability. The quality report is based on the EU's SIMS model. The documentation also contains change releases describing changes in the statistics and possible specifying methodological descriptions.
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Quality report
Data description (SIMS 3.1)
The merchant fleet statistics contain data on vessels registered in the transport register and the register of ships in terms of number, gross and net tonnage and deadweight (dwt). Furthermore, data on vessels registered in the Register of Merchant Vessels are included. The merchant fleet statistics aim to serve decision-makers in shipping as well as possible by producing data for planning, monitoring, supervision and decision-making. In addition, manufacturing, trade, research and the shipping business need statistical data concerning the merchant fleet.
Concepts and definitions (SIMS 3.4)
Barge
A barge type vessel regardless of size, excluding pusher lighter combinations, which are included in the regular merchant fleet.
Dry cargo ship
Ro-ro cargo ships, bulk carriers, container ships and other dry cargo ships included in the merchant fleet.
Other engineless vessel
A vessel moving without its own power regardless of size, excluding barges.
Other vessel
Other vessels than passenger ships, dry cargo ships and tankers, for example, tugboats, icebreakers, pusher lighters, fishing vessels and administrative vessels included in the merchant fleet.
Passenger ship
Passenger ships and ro-ro passenger ships included in the merchant fleet.
Register of Merchant Vessels
Such vessels in the Finnish register of ships, which can be granted subsidies from State funds to improve competitiveness, are entered in the Register of Merchant Vessels upon application.
Registered merchant fleet
All vessels registered in the Finnish register of ships regardless of the vessel’s size or type.
Regular merchant fleet
Vessels that must be registered, that is, vessels with a length of 15 m or more. However, barges and other engineless vessels are not included in the regular merchant fleet. The regular merchant fleet is divided into four main categories by vessel type: passenger ships, dry cargo ships, tankers and other vessels.
Ro-ro ship
Vessels where cargo is loaded and unloaded by moving it on wheels onto and off the ship on ramps in the stern and bow or through side doors (roll on/roll off). If a ro-ro ship can carry at least 120 passengers in addition to cargo, it is classified as a ro-ro passenger ship.
Small vessel
A vessel under 15 m, but at least 10 m, which has been voluntarily entered in the register of ships.
Tanker
Oil, gas and chemical tankers included in the merchant fleet.
Vessel’s deadweight (dwt)
The combined weight of the vessel’s cargo, fuel, water supplies, stores and people according to the Plimsoll line, i.e. the vessel’s carrying power.
Vessel’s gross tonnage (gross)
Comparison figure based on the total volume of closed-in spaces of a vessel.
Vessel’s net tonnage (net)
Measurement of a vessel’s available capacity.
Institutional mandate (SIMS 6)
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Quality assurance (SIMS 11.1)
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Release calendar (SIMS 8.1)
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User access (SIMS 8.3)
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Confidentiality - policy (SIMS 7.1)
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