Selecting a design of sustainable inland container ship for Bangladesh based on economical and environmental performances

Abstract

A sustainable design of a container ship from alternative options has been selected for inland shipping in Bangladesh. In this selection process commercial attractiveness of these vessels were compared at first by using net present values (NPV) of the investment as well as assessing the required freight rate (RFR) for carrying unit container. Environmental impact assessment (EIA), another important parameter nowadays, has also been assessed to analyse the consequences imposed by all the models on environment throughout the lifetime. Before making the final selection, their service qualities were also discussed. Considering all parameters, the ship with hatch cover has been found to be the best option for inland waterways in Bangladesh.