Justification to create a new type of rescue vessel for inland waterways

The article discusses the issues of using ships for oil spill response (OSR) operations on inland waterways. The composition of the main equipment required in OSR operations on various sections of waterways has been studied. The basic requirements for vessels involved in OSR operations have been developed. The necessity of increasing the speed of rescue vessels is shown. Based on the results of the analysis of operational and under construction service and rescue vessels for inland waterways, it is concluded that there are no vessels with the necessary characteristics in the fleet and it is necessary to study and substantiate the design and construction of emergency rescue vessels of a new type. It is proposed to combine the functions of rescue and service in one vessel to increase the operational efficiency of these vessels. It is assumed that a catamaran can become a vessel with the necessary characteristics for inland waterways, which allows for a larger deck area to accommodate rescue equipment and a higher speed of movement.