| How is the shipbuilding capacity of a unit defined? | the maximum carrying capacity of the ship that can be built by a shipyard measured in terms of Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT) | 1. Ship building capacity of a unit is defined in terms of the maximum carrying capacity of the ship that can be built by a shipyard measured in terms of Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT) which is the number of tonnes (one tonne = 2240 pounds) of stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can carry. 1. Amongst public sector companies, Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CSL) possess the maximum ship building capacity (110 thousand DWT) followed by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) (80 thousand DWT), Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) (4.5 thousand DWT) and Shalimar Works Ltd. (SWL) (1.2 thousand DWT). Amongst the reporting private sector companies, Shoft Shipyard Pvt. Ltd. possess the maximum ship building capacity (9 thousand DWT) followed by San Marine, Mandovi Drydocks Ltd. (MDD), Chowgule & Co. Ltd. (C&CL) and Waterways Shipyard Pvt. Ltd. (WSPL) (8 thousand DWT) each and Dempo Shipbuilding and Engineering Pvt. Ltd. | 59 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Revised%20SBR%202021-22.pdf | Ship building capacity of a unit is defined in terms of the maximum carrying capacity of the ship that can be built by a shipyard measured in terms of Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT) which is the number of tonnes (one tonne = 2240 pounds) of stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can carry. | 32 | page=32,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does gross tonnage indicate about a ship? | that the ship has been measured in accordance with the requirements of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969 | Gross Tonnage (gt) - gt indicates that the ship has been measured in accordance with the requirements of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969 and is derived by formula in accordance with those requirements. Lash - Lighter abroad ship. Launch - A large, heavy and beamy ship’s boat with flat floors and rather shallow draft, formerly used and designed for carrying stores and men. | 34 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Revised%20SBR%202021-22.pdf | Gross Tonnage (gt) - gt indicates that the ship has been measured in accordance with the requirements of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969 and is derived by formula in accordance with those requirements. | 96 | page=96,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the integrated modular construction methodology enable? | a high level of pre-outfitting of blocks-modules | Science & Technology. HSL's design capability embraces wide spectrum of general and special purpose vessels. The design office has been upgraded in the recent past under modernisation program. With this, the design office has mastered the art of producing composite drawings which would enable adoption of integrated modular construction methodology with a high level of pre-outfitting of blocks-modules. | 355 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Revised%20SBR%202021-22.pdf | With this, the design office has mastered the art of producing composite drawings which would enable adoption of integrated modular construction methodology with a high level of pre-outfitting of blocks-modules. | 21 | page=21,block=18 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term 'Ballast' refer to in shipping? | Any material intended to provide stability to the ship when it is otherwise empty. | Ballast - Any material intended to provide stability to the ship when it is otherwise empty. Bunker - Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). Cargo Tonnage/Freight Ton - It refers to the earnings cargo carried by a ship and is expressed as either a weight or measurement. In the British countries the long tons of 2240 pounds for 40 cubic feet and under the metric system as in India, the metric tonne of 1000 Kg. for a cubic metre. Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT) - It is the number of tons ( 2240 pounds) of stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. This presents the actual carrying capacity of a ship. Displacement Light - The weight of a ship without stores, bunker fuel, cargo, passengers and crew. Displacement Loaded - The weight of a ship plus stores, bunker fuel, cargo, passengers and crew. Draft - The depth necessary to submerge a ship to her load line. | 10 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Revised%20SBR%202021-22.pdf | Ballast - Any material intended to provide stability to the ship when it is otherwise empty. Bunker - Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). | 93 |
| What does the term 'Load Line' refer to on a ship? | The outer line on the body of a ship up to which she submerges in water with safety. | Load Line - The outer line on the body of a ship up to which she submerges in water with safety. It varies according to the seasons and waters in which she plies. Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) - It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship, available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. It is obtained by deducting from GRT the cubic capacity space (taking 100 cu. feet. = 1 ton) occupied by stores, fuel, machinery crew etc. and which does not represent the earning capacity of the ship. Port Side - Left side of a ship. Shipping Order - Authority given to a shipper to deliver the goods for loading. Starboard Side - Right side of a ship. ***** | 12 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Revised%20SBR%202021-22.pdf | Load Line - The outer line on the body of a ship up to which she submerges in water with safety. It varies according to the seasons and waters in which she plies. | 94 | page=94,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term 'breaking bulk' refer to in shipping? | The commencing of discharging of cargo from ship | Barge - A term applied to a flag officer’s boat in naval usage, or to an elegantly fitted boat, or craft of ceremony propelled by oars or mechanically and reserved for the use of high officials when transported in State. In a legal sense a barge is usually held to be a boat or vessel and hence it is within the letter of the laws relating to such craft. Bollard - Single or double cast steel post secured to a wharf or pier and used for mooring vessels by means of lines extending from the vessel and fastened to the wharf or pier. Bollard Pull - The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a ship. Breaking Bulk - The commencing of discharging of cargo from ship. | 615 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Revised%20SBR%202021-22.pdf | Breaking Bulk - The commencing of discharging of cargo from ship. | 95 | page=95,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term 'sponson' refer to in a paddle-wheel-steamer? | In a paddle-wheel-steamer, a small out board platform strongly bracketed to the side plating and supporting the paddle-wheel bearing. | Sea-going Vessel - A vessel proceeding to sea beyond inland water or beyond waters declared to be smooth or partially smooth by the Central Government by notification in the official Gazette. Sponson - In a paddle-wheel-steamer, a small out board platform strongly bracketed to the side plating and supporting the paddle-wheel bearing. Steam Vessel - Every description of vessel propelled wholly or in part by the agency of steam. Survey Vessel - Mechanically propelled sea-going vessel specially built and equipped to carry out hydrographic and other nautical surveys in coastal waters and on the high seas. Surveying vessels are in most instances Government owned. Tanker - A cargo ship constructed or adopted for carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature. | 202 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Revised%20SBR%202021-22.pdf | Sponson - In a paddle-wheel-steamer, a small out board platform strongly bracketed to the side plating and supporting the paddle-wheel bearing. Steam Vessel - Every description of vessel propelled wholly or in part by the agency of steam. |
| What is Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) used to measure? | It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship, available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | Load Line - The outer line on the body of a ship up to which she submerges in water with safety. It varies according to the seasons and waters in which she plies. Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) - It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship, available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. It is obtained by deducting from GRT the cubic capacity space (taking 100 cu. feet. = 1 ton) occupied by stores, fuel, machinery crew etc. and which does not represent the earning capacity of the ship. Port Side - Left side of a ship. Shipping Order - Authority given to a shipper to deliver the goods for loading. Starboard Side - Right side of a ship. ***** | 194 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Revised%20SBR%202021-22.pdf | Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) - It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship, available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. It is obtained by deducting from GRT the cubic capacity space (taking 100 cu. | 94 | page=94,block=0 |
| What is the main function of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited? | a defence public sector undertaking shipyard under the Ministry of Defence | 7.6. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (“MDL”), is a defence public sector undertaking shipyard under the Ministry of Defence (“MoD”). It is one of the India‟s leading shipyards with a capacity to meet requirements of the Indian Navy. The shipyard builds warships and conventional submarines at its facilities in Mumbai and Nhava. MDL has the capacity to build warships, submarines, merchant ships up to 40,000 DWT. | 51 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Revised%20SBR%202021-22.pdf | Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (“MDL”), is a defence public sector undertaking shipyard under the Ministry of Defence (“MoD”). | 22 | page=22,block=20 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the meaning of 'Bunker' in the context of ships? | Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). | Ballast - Any material intended to provide stability to the ship when it is otherwise empty. Bunker - Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). Cargo Tonnage/Freight Ton - It refers to the earnings cargo carried by a ship and is expressed as either a weight or measurement. In the British countries the long tons of 2240 pounds for 40 cubic feet and under the metric system as in India, the metric tonne of 1000 Kg. for a cubic metre. Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT) - It is the number of tons ( 2240 pounds) of stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. This presents the actual carrying capacity of a ship. Displacement Light - The weight of a ship without stores, bunker fuel, cargo, passengers and crew. Displacement Loaded - The weight of a ship plus stores, bunker fuel, cargo, passengers and crew. Draft - The depth necessary to submerge a ship to her load line. | 102 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Revised%20SBR%202021-22.pdf | Bunker - Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). Cargo Tonnage/Freight Ton - It refers to the earnings cargo carried by a ship and is expressed as either a weight or measurement. | 93 |