UDC 627.1

AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO REDUCING ACCIDENTS ON INLAND WATERWAYS IN THE ARCTIC REGION OF RUSSIA An Integrated Approach to Reducing Accidents on Inland Waterways in the Arctic Region of Russia

Published in Proceedings of Petersburg Transport University · Volume 22, Issue 3 · Pages 761–775 · Rubric: GENERAL TECHNICAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTION APPROACH
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20295/1815-588X-2025-3-761-775
Received: 19.09.2025 Accepted: 19.09.2025 Published: 19.09.2025
Purpose: To analyse accidents on inland waterways in Russia with a particular focus on the Arctic zone. To identify the key risk factors. To develop measures to improve navigation safety. Methods: The data for the period 2007–2024 was subjected to statistical analysis, while a hydrographic assessment of the waterways was also conducted. Furthermore, a multivariate analysis of accident causes was performed, and a comparison was made of the effectiveness of modern and traditional navigation methods. Results: The primary categories of accidents identified were groundings (35%), collisions (25%), and ship sinking (15%). The primary causes have been identified as follows: human error (42%), operational violations (28%), infrastructure wear and tear (20%), and extreme weather conditions (10%). Practical significance: Recommendations have been formulated for the modernisation of navigation systems through the utilisation of GLONASS/GPS technologies; the establishment of a network of emergency rescue stations; the introduction of specialised crew training programmes; and the augmentation of environmental monitoring using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and sensors. The implementation of the proposed measures is expected to result in a 30-40% reduction in accidents and a significant minimisation of environmental damage in the Arctic region.
Inland waterways, Arctic, ship accident rate, navigation safety
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