During a survey period that lasted from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 2002, this study examined 590 cases of marine disaster incidents.

• 本研究有关船舶海上遇险调查的统计分类系以自一九九八年一月一日起至二零零二年十二月三十一日止；计五年内共发生590个海事案件.