Report shows 4,165 vessels were registered in the 10 months to November, 10.3% up compared to the same period last year.

Spanish marine industry association ANEN has revealed that the latest boat registration report shows that 4,165 vessels were filed in the months from January to November 2014, a 10.33% increase from the same period a year ago.

Boat registration in November alone was on par with the same month in 2013, with 172 vessels.

The charter market continues the growing trend with 368 boats registered in the 10 months to November, a 55.2% increase compared to the same period in 2013.

The report shows a 41% increase in registered boats over 16m (52ft) in length. Registration of boats from 12m-16m (39ft-52ft) showed a 27.8% increase, and small-size boats (8m-12m) were 9.3% up.

ANEN’s figures are based on the monthly report issued by the Spanish Maritime Authority.