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Creators:
Chambers, Matthew
Corporate Creators:
United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Corporate Contributors:
United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Analysis
Data Collection
Data Quality
Definitions
Maritime Industry
Passenger Ships

Publication/ Report Number:
SR-028
Series:
BTS Special Reports and Issue Briefs
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21949/1520894
Resource Type:
Brief
Geographical Coverage:
United States
Edition:
Special Report
Corporate Publisher:
United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Abstract:
The absence of legal definitions to describe waterborne passenger vessels, such as cruise ships and ferries, may pose a challenge for researchers attempting to collect, sort, and analyze passenger data. A variety of definitions are used to describe waterborne passenger vessels and the port and terminal infrastructures that support them. Lacking common definitions, identical terminology may cause confusion, particularly when the data are linked to a Federal regulatory or statistical program. For instance, across-the-board definitions that would define a cruise ship by tonnage, passengers, accommodations, and route do not exist. This report characterizes identical or similar terminology that may have different meanings to different users or yield different results for researchers. Further, this report briefly describes the two leading types of passenger vessels and their unique capabilities. In addition, it presents distinct challenges faced by the supporting port and terminal infrastructure unique to each vessel type.
Format:
PDF
Collection(s):
BTS Maritime and Ports
BTS Products
Main Document Checksum:
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