| What is the end product of the shipbuilding industry described as? | a high value floating asset | It draws upon a large number of services and utilities. The end product is a high value floating asset. Shipbuilding not only spawns industrial entrepreneurship but engenders industrial cluster development as the experience of Japan and Korea demonstrates. | 75 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202011-12.pdf | The end product is a high value floating asset. | 7 | page=7,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What distinguishes a passenger ship from other ships? | A ship carrying more than twelve passengers | Ore/Oil and Bulk Carriers - A bulk cargo ship designed to carry ore and oil enabling it thereby to be loaded in both directions. Passenger Liner - A ship or vessel employed in carrying passengers, mail and goods at stated intervals between regular ports. Passenger Ship - A ship carrying more than twelve passengers. Pilgrim Ship - A ship which makes a voyage to or from the Hedjaz during the season of the pilgrimage and which carries pilgrims in a proportion of not less than one pilgrim for every one hundred tons of the gross tonnage of the ship. Reefer - A vessel with refrigerating facilities Rig - The Rig of a vessel is the distinctive manner in which her masts and sails are disposed. Roll On/Roll Off vessel - It is frequently called a vehicle FEERY. It is designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. | 272 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202011-12.pdf | Passenger Ship - A ship carrying more than twelve passengers. | 85 | page=85,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What distinguishes a tramp cargo ship from other cargo ships? | operating in all ports of the world without a fixed route and sailing schedule in search of primarily bulk cargo carried generally in ship-loads | 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. Tramp - A cargo ship operating in all ports of the world without a fixed route and sailing schedule in search of primarily bulk cargo carried generally in ship-loads. | 462 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202011-12.pdf | Tramp - A cargo ship operating in all ports of the world without a fixed route and sailing schedule in search of primarily bulk cargo carried generally in ship-loads. | 85 | page=85,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does 'waterfront' refer to in the context of Shipyards? | entire length of shore / coastline along the seacoast, creek, estuary, bank of river etc., on which entire Shipyard premises is located | x Charges For the shipbuilding at the existing or newly developed Shipyards, following charges shall be leviable. (a) Launching fees and port dues shall be payable as per prevailing Schedule of Port Charges (SoPC) notified by GMB/and/or Government as the case may be from time to time. (b) Waterfront means entire length of shore / coastline along the seacoast, creek, estuary, bank of river etc., on which entire Shipyard premises is located, irrespective of length occupied by marine structures viz. docks, slipways and outfitting jetties etc., provided on shore for Shipyard. Lease rent for waterfront shall be Rupees two thousand only per meter per annum, which shall be revised and notified by GMB and/or Government as the case may be from time to time. Waterfront, lease rental shall be applicable to all the existing and proposed Shipyards from the declaration of the Shipbuilding Policy. | 307 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202011-12.pdf | (b) Waterfront means entire length of shore / coastline along the seacoast, creek, estuary, bank of river etc., on which entire Shipyard premises is located, irrespective of length occupied by marine structures viz. |
| What does Dead Weight Tonnage measure in terms of a ship's capacity? | the number of tonnes (one tonne = 2240 pounds) of stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can carry | 1.1. Ship building capacity of a unit is defined in terms of the number of ships built and 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. 1.2. Amongst the public sector companies, Cochin Shipyard Ltd. possessed the maximum ship building capacity (110 thousand DWT) followed by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (70 thousand DWT) and Alcock Ashdown Ltd (15.00 thousand DWT). Charts IV and V present the ship building capacity (in terms of their DWT) of some of the big shipbuilding companies as on 31st March 2012 in public & private sector. | 221 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202011-12.pdf | Ship building capacity of a unit is defined in terms of the number of ships built and 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. |
| 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. Liner Ship - A ship that plies on a regular scheduled services between groups of ports. The ships of a liner company are common carriers, offering cargo space or passenger accommodation to all shippers and passengers who require them. A liner company is generally engaged on trade-routes where large volume of cargo or passenger traffic is available. Mooring Vessel - A vessel which is secured by moorings. | 34 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202011-12.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. |
| What does the term 'bunker' refer to on a ship? | Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). | A. Terms Relating To A Ship 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. | 130 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202011-12.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. | 83 | page=83,block=4 |
| What is Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT) used to measure? | the number of tons ( 2240 pounds) of stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. | A. Terms Relating To A Ship 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. | 501 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202011-12.pdf | 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. | 83 |
| What is a sponson in a paddle-wheel steamer? | a small out board platform strongly bracketed to the side plating and supporting the paddle-wheel bearing | At each terminal port, a tramp or linkspan is provided enabling the vehicles to drive on or off the vessels, thereby eliminating cranage and cargo handling (and also pilferage) and permitting a quick turn round of the ship. Sailing Vessel - Any description of vessel provided with sufficient sail area for navigation under sails alone - whether or not fitted with mechanical means of propulsion, and would include rowing boat or crane but does not include a pleasure craft. 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. | 703 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202011-12.pdf | Sponson - In a paddle-wheel-steamer, a small out board platform strongly bracketed to the side plating and supporting the paddle-wheel bearing. | 85 | page=85,block=1 |
| What is a tug boat primarily used for? | towing or assisting vessels at sea, in or out of harbour, rivers, and docks | Trawler - A sail or mechanically propelled vessel engaged in sea fisheries with a drag net, the most modern development of which is the otter trawl; also called dragger. Tug Boat - A mechanically propelled vessel of small tonnage with little or no cargo capacity, used for towing or assisting vessels at sea, in or out of harbour, rivers, and docks, also for coastal or harbour towage of barges, lighters and other small craft; also called tow boat, tug. Unberthed Passenger - A passenger of the age of twelve years or upwards for whom no separate accommodation in any cabin, state room or saloon is reserved. In the computation of passengers, two persons of the age of one year or upwards and under the age of twelve years shall be reckoned as one un-berthed passenger. Unberthed Passenger Ship - A ship carrying more than thirty un-berthed passengers. . . | 273 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202011-12.pdf | Tug Boat - A mechanically propelled vessel of small tonnage with little or no cargo capacity, used for towing or assisting vessels at sea, in or out of harbour, rivers, and docks, also for coastal or harbour towage of barges, lighters and other small craft; also called tow boat, tug. |