Date of Award
6-19-1972
Degree Type
Major Paper
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Marine Affairs
Abstract
Developments in the world ocean-borne transport industry since World War II are reviewed and major trends identified; based on these trends significant implications are derived. The study is limited to the deep sea segment of the shipping industry and touches on related fields, such as the coastal trades and port development, only where trends in the deep sea trade affect them. The major trends identified are the continued growth of ocean-borne trade, the ever growing ship size wherever it proves practical and economical, and the rapid evolution of ship specialization.
Recommended Citation
Devereaux, John R. Jr., "Growth Patterns of the World's Merchant Marine" (1972). Theses and Major Papers. Paper 61.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/ma_etds/61