Analysis of prospects for renewal of river tanker fleet under leasing and life-cycle contract conditions

Today, a number of state programs are aimed at the development water transport, in particular, financing construction new sea vessels and inland navigation. Leasing is key financial mechanism for building ships domestic shipyards. Currently, life cycle contracts successfully used, significant advantage which coverage all stages an object: design, construction, operation disposal object. The expediency updating fleet with help contracts, as well comparability costs when using contract leasing, was noted. A tanker carrying capacity 4,800 tons chosen representative vessel comparable terms its technical operational characteristics to m/v Volgoneft project No. 1577 after renovation order meet requirements International Association Classification Societies (IACS), caused decrease compared design values. results calculations estimated cost supervised by Russian Society (RCS) presented, assessment economic two main options acquisition vessel: leasing contract. were carried out according version entire period useful life. It should be noted that given modernization tankers type, not just their parts, forecast retirement may more optimistic, does make issue less urgent. average annual scheduled repairs determined based on experience operating river bulk taken prototype (in our case, these type vessels), frequency specified rules repairing ships. In evaluate compare efficiency leased from position company, operating, cash flows calculated vessel. concluded will allow shipping company accumulate own funds early facility makes it possible direct them finance renewal company's tangible assets both existing property.