Analysis of the development of maritime passenger transportation in Primorsky krai

Abstract

At present paper we present the research results devoted to the analysis of the development of maritime passenger transportation in the Primorsky Krai with point of view the historical retrospective. The popular passenger vessels projects are presented. The type, quantity and design characteristics of the vessels used in different time periods for passenger transportation are analyzed. The external factors, conditions and features of the shipping industry affecting to the operation efficiency of passenger vessels in the region are listed in the paper. The potential directions of development of the system of marine passenger transportation are noted. Based on the analysis of real operation conditions the article says about the necessity of design and construction of new vessels, with taking into account the system approach to solving the problems of reconstruction and structure renewal of passenger fleet.