The float will work much like an airbag, instantly inflating underneath the ship once a leak is detected and the ship is going under. There can be two inflatable SSRs stored underneath the ship in case of emergencies. The second SSR is a backup in case there is a problem with the first responder. The SSRs will be released from a contraption underneath the ship and once inflated will lift the ship up and out of the water. Hence, the ship will be on top of a huge floating device once the SSR inflates. Determining the size of the SSR will depend upon the ships measurements – length, width, weight and carrying load. The material used to make the SSR will have to be a rubberized material that not only floats, but is not easily penetrable.