With regards to world fleet explain the global trends in ship numbers, ship size and ship type over the past five years. Explain fully the factors influencing this trend.
1. In 2000 words
2. Use Harvard style referencing and citation
3. Language is U. K. English
4. Font style: Verdana; font size: 9
5. Margin size: 2cm on all sides
References
1. Gross tonnage on the UK Ship Register (UKSR) grew 7% in the year to end 2017, and was 16.2 million GT at end December 2017.
2. UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT - REVIEW OF MARITIME TRANSPORT 2017