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This paper presents a method for estimation of mass characteristics of vessels, elaboratedwith the use of an algorithm based on requirements of the Rules for the Classification andConstruction of Inland Waterways Vessels of Polish Register of Shipping, and on a simpli-fied method [6] for determination of mass of hull plating stiffeners. The dimensioningmethod of hull structure scantlings based on this algorithm concerns classical vesselsintended for the carrying of general cargo, dry and liquid bulk cargoes, which determinethe range of the method application. The method does not cover vessels of different construction, e.g. roll-on-roll-off type vessels equipped with heavy decks, as the dimensioning of their scantlings is based on different relationships and models