As of March 2026, the Greek-owned fleet has achieved a new record, surpassing 4,388 vessels. This growth, reported by the Hellenic Committee of Maritime Cooperation in London, is based on research conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The statistics indicate a significant increase in the number of Greek interests’ ships over the last year, reflecting a rise not only in the total vessel count but also in deadweight tonnage (DWT) and gross tonnage (GT). The total shipping capacity reached 360,564,729 DWT and the GT reached 211,204,583. This surge points to the ongoing dominance of Greek shipping in the global maritime industry.

In comparison to the previous year, the fleet experienced a growth of 167 ships, with increases of 6,472,263 DWT and 3,193,733 GT. The report indicates that this growth is not limited to operational ships alone; there are also 422 ships of various types currently under construction, which would add a substantial 40,212,290 DWT and 25,258,008 GT once completed. These figures underscore the continued investment and expansion of Greek shipping enterprises.

However, it is important to note that the fleet under the Greek flag has seen a slight decrease, indicating a shift wherein the business and operational aspects of shipping might be leaning towards international registrations, despite the record growth in the overall fleet size under Greek ownership. This trend could have wider implications for maritime regulations and the competitive landscape of shipping in the coming years.