The marine equipment sector has a significant economic impact in Europe, with some 6000 companies involved in marine equipment manufacturing employing some 300.000 people.
Laevavarustuse sektor on Euroopa majanduse jaoks väga oluline, laevavarustuse tootmisega tegeleb 6000 ettevõtjat ja sektoris töötab umbes 300 000 inimest.