Implementation prospects of innovative solutions for modernized and converted river cruise vessels

Abstract

This paper reviews innovative solutions in various areas of passenger ship design and analyses applicability of these solutions for river-going ships, not only newbuildings but also modernized and converted vessels. Innovative solutions suggested for river cruise ships in this paper, considerably improve their technical parameters and cost efficiency, as well as enhance quality of river cruises.

Developing a strategy for modernizing passenger ships by the optimal distribution of funds

“…It is known that modernization requires significant investment, while the ship owner's funds are often limited. Unlike previously considered studies on the fleet modernization [5,[8][9][10][11][12], the proposed strategy makes it possible not only to comprehensively improve the technical characteristics of a vessel but also to ensure the profit gain as a result of their implementation, thereby ensuring the modernization effectiveness.…”

“…Article [8] contains an overview of innovative solutions and an analysis of their applicability on upgraded and conversed cruise vessels. The proposed innovative solutions contribute to a significant improvement in the technical and economic performance of passenger ships, as well as to increase the level of cruises quality.…”

“…Papers [8][9][10][11][12] contain various technical solutions to improve vessels, the introduction of which can improve the efficiency of the vessels' operation, ensuring the environmental protection, safety, and comfort of passengers.…”

“…A whole range of studies [1,2,5,6,8] points out that modernization of vessels contributes to the fleet renewal as a temporary measure, which makes it possible to increase over time the modernization of the passenger fleet with the help of shipbuilding. Thus, a shipowner will not need to invest simultaneously huge funds in the construction of a new fleet and will have time to train specialists for high-quality maintenance of new vessels.…”

Врахування Критерію Купівельної Спроможності При Проектуванні Та Оновленні Пассажирських Суден Внутрішнього І Змішаного Плавання

“…Єгоров О.Г. у своїх статтях проаналізував оцінку впливу старіння пасажирського флоту та модернізацій на пасажиромісткість річкових круїзних суден, а також розглянув особливості компонування пасажирського та службових блоків на таких суднах [4,5]. Шибаєв А.Г.…”