River transportation in Palembang is one of the most reliable modes of transportation for people who live in the waters of the Musi River. This study aims to explain the characteristics of river vessels, namely Getek Boat, jukung, and speed boats operating in the waters of the Musi River, and compare the ratios of the main dimensions of the ship to determine the ability of stability, loading capacity, resistance, and maneuverability. Measuring the dimensions of the ship using the measurement procedure in accordance with Ministerial Regulation 08 of 2013 concerning ship measurements and analyzing the ratio of the main dimensions of the ship. Based on the calculation of the ratio of (L/B, T/B, T/H, L/H) the ships are speed boats

Keywords : River Transportation, Dimensions, Ratio, Prototype.