It contains comprehensive statistical information presenting the condition of maritime economy in 2013 in comparison with previous years. It provides information characterising maritime economy in the context of the national economy, along with statistical data on the maritime economy entities, working persons, employment, wages and salaries, investment outlays, fixed assets and finances, load traffic, flow of passengers and ships in seaports, maritime and coastal transport fleet and transport by Polish maritime carriers, accidents and sea rescue, ship production and renovation, sea fishing and fish processing, maritime training and education, as well as the protection of the maritime environment. Basic information on maritime economy in the international context is also included.