The Marine Vessels Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the Marine Vessels Global Market Report 2025 has been steadily expanding in recent years. It is projected to increase from $145.88 billion in 2024 to $151.89 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%.
The Marine Vessels Global Market Report 2025 projects that the marine vessels market will reach $176.34 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Marine Vessels Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the marine vessels market are:
• Expansion of global maritime trade
• Growth in seaborne cargo volumes
• Increase in offshore oil and gas exploration activities
• Rising demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.
The marine vessels market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Ship Type: Container Ships, Passenger Ships, Bulk Carriers, Tankers, Offshore Ships, Specialty Vessel, General Cargo Ship, Other Ship Types
2) By Solution: Line Fit, Retro Fit
3) By Propulsion Type: Diesel, Gas Turbine, Nuclear, Hybrid, Other Propulsion Types
4) By Material: Steel, Aluminum, Composites, Other Materials
5) By Application: Commercial Shipping, Military Operations, Recreational Boating, Fishing, Offshore Oil And Gas, Search And Rescue, Research And Survey, Tourism
The key trends in the marine vessels market are:
• Adoption of hybrid and electric propulsion systems is a significant upcoming trend.
• Advances in autonomous and unmanned vessel technology are shaping the future of the industry.
• The development and integration of smart ships with IoT technologies is an emerging trend.
• Enhanced satellite communication and navigation systems and implementation of AI are increasingly being adopted in the market.
Major players in the marine vessels market are:
• A.P. Moller-Maersk AS
• CMA CGM
• Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
• China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)
• Hapag-Lloyd AG
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.
• FINCANTIERI S.p.A.
• HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
• Yang Ming Ltd.
• Hitachi Zosen Corporation
• Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd.
• Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
• MITSUI E&S Holdings Co. Ltd.
• Japan Marine United Corporation
• Namura Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
• Tidewater Inc.
• Seacor Holdings Inc.
• Sasaki Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
• Edison Chouest Offshore
• Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
• Onomichi Dockyard Co. Ltd.
• Oshima Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
• Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the marine vessels market in 2024