ACCOUNTING OF THE CRITERION OF PURCHASING POWER IN DESIGN AND RENEWAL OF PASSENGER VESSELS FOR INLAND AND MIXED NAVIGATION

Abstract

The article considers the possibility of a thorough method of designating the main parameters and technical and operational indicators in the design of new or upgraded passenger ships for inland and international navigation (PSIIN). It was approved by the criterion of buying capacity of potential passengers. It was grounded the compliance with the criterion when designing and updating the PSIIN. The results of the assessment of the main elements of that category of the ship's comfort in the fallow are given in terms of the purchasing capacity of the passengers.