LARGEST FLAG WORLDWIDE

Representing Over 17% of the World’s Ocean-Going Fleet

The Liberian Registry Today

As the largest ship registry in the world, the Liberian Registry has a long-established track record of combining the highest standards of safety for vessels and crews with the highest levels of responsive and innovative service to owners. These combined efforts have made The Liberian Registry the fastest-growing Flag State in the world with over 286 million Gross Tons, giving Liberia 16.62% of the world’s market share.

Market Share of the World Fleet

Source:Clarksons WFR 06/2025

The Liberian Registry Fleet:

Since 2020, The Liberian Registry has grown exponentially in the following areas:

Tanker Flag

More than 14.54% of the world's total oil tanker fleet (in terms of gross tons) flies the Liberian Flag thereby making it the ship registry of choice for the industry’s top tanker owners and oil majors.

LNG Newbuilding Flag

The Liberian Registry, with a proven track record of being the world’s most technologically advanced ship registry, administers a combined LNG and LPG fleet of over 9.4 million gross tons.

Container Ship Flag

Liberia has the largest container ship fleet, with over 23.79% of the world’s container ships.

Gross Tonnage Growth (in millions)

Since Jan 2020

Source: IHS 10/2025

Largest Newbuilding Flag in:

24.21 % of the world’s newbuilding fleet is flagged with the Liberian Registry.
  • Container Ship
  • Bulk Carrier
  • Crude Oil Tanker
  • Chemical/Products Tanker
  • Crude/Oil Products Tanker
  • Deck Cargo Ship
  • Trans Shipment Vessel
  • Maintenance Platform, semi Submersible
  • Support Platform, jack up
  • Pusher Tug

Newbuildings

Source: IHS 10/2025

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