Comprehensive statistical information picturing the condition of the maritime economy in 2012 in comparison with previous years. Information characterizing the maritime economy against national economy, statistical data on business entities of maritime economy, the employed, employment, wages and salaries, investment outlays, fixed assets and finances, turnover of goods, passenger traffic and ship traffic in seaports, maritime and coastal transport fleet and transport of Polish maritime carriers, accidents and sea rescue, ships production, marine fishing and fish processing, marine education and protection of marine environment. Basic information regarding maritime economy in international system