Table 2-5  Vessel Operating Common Carriers' Service Contracts: Number of Original Contracts and Amendments on File with the Federal Maritime Commission,,,
Fiscal year ending, Original service contracts , Amendments , Total 
2000,"35,190","110,780","145,970"
2001,"47,629","182,403","230,032"
2002,"48,154","210,172","258,326"
2003,"46,492","192,807","239,299"
2004,"46,025","216,526","262,551"
2005,"47,648","231,508","279,156"
2006,"46,682","252,566","299,248"
"SOURCE: Federal Maritime Commission, Office of Service Contracts and Tariffs, special tabulation, May 30, 2007.",,,