Updated July 18, 2026
Top maritime carriers covering Oceania
57 carriers with regular service in Oceania, ranked by number of ships.
Oceania is home to 57 maritime carriers operating a combined fleet of around 7347 vessels. Below is the live ranking of these companies by fleet size, sourced from carrier reports and industry datasets.
The top three carriers — Mediterranean Shipping Compagny, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Nippon Yusen Kaisha — account for approximately 35% of the total fleet linked to Oceania, reflecting the heavy industry concentration typical of the maritime sector.
The maritime activity tied to Oceania spans several generations: the oldest tracked carrier (Nippon Yusen Kaisha) was established in 1885, while the most recent (Ocean Network Express) was founded in 2017.
Carriers serving Oceania
57
Combined fleet (ships)
7.3K
Average per company
129
Top 3 carriers serving Oceania
2
1
3
Where carriers linked to Oceania actually sail
Distribution of trade-lane coverage for carriers in this ranking. Most operate multi-region services, which explains why the percentages sum to more than 100%.
Asia20/20 (100%)
South America20/20 (100%)
Oceania20/20 (100%)
North America19/20 (95%)
Europe18/20 (90%)
Mediterranean17/20 (85%)
Africa16/20 (80%)
Featured carriers from this ranking
A closer look at the top three operators ranked here. Each profile summarises their fleet, founding year and regional coverage.
#1
880 vessels in fleet · founded in 1970 · 300 maritime lines · 8 trade regions covered
#2
873 vessels in fleet · founded in 1964 · 165 maritime lines · 8 trade regions covered
#3
824 vessels in fleet · founded in 1885 · 165 maritime lines · 8 trade regions covered
All carriers covering Oceania
Full list of carriers reporting service in this region, sorted by fleet size. 20 carriers listed.
| # | Carrier | Ships |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 880 | |
| 2 | 873 | |
| 3 | 824 | |
| 4 | 715 | |
| 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many carriers operate in Oceania?
Seadex tracks 57 carriers with regular service in Oceania, drawn from public service portfolios.
Who is the largest carrier in Oceania?
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny currently leads the ranking by fleet size for Oceania.
How is the Oceania ranking updated?
The ranking refreshes whenever Seadex ingests new carrier service data — typically every quarter, with hot-fixes after major fleet changes.
Source: Seadex aggregated data, 2026