| What does the Baltic Exchange clean tanker index represent? | an index of charter rates for product tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange | The Baltic Exchange dirty tanker index is an index of charter rates for crude oil tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. The Baltic Exchange clean tanker index is an index of charter rates for product tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. Dirty | 185 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/1517522989uptoSeptember_0.pdf | The Baltic Exchange clean tanker index is an index of charter rates for product tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. | 27 | page=27,block=19 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the Baltic Exchange dirty tanker index measure? | an index of charter rates for crude oil tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange | Rapid growth in the capacity of tankers carrying crude oil and products has further affected market balance, particularly in the crude oil sector. The Baltic Exchange dirty tanker index is an index of charter rates for crude oil tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. The Baltic Exchange clean tanker index is an index of charter rates for product tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. | 189 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/1517522989uptoSeptember_0.pdf | The Baltic Exchange dirty tanker index is an index of charter rates for crude oil tankers on selected routes published by the Baltic Exchange. | 27 | page=27,block=19 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the significance of Paradip port in Odisha? | the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India | 2.4.9.2 The advantages for development of sea ports in Odisha includes availability of a vast hinterland generating cargo, comprising of other developing Eastern and Central Indian States, mineral rich hinterland which offers long term potential for cargo which need seaport facility in Odisha. Paradip port is the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India. Out of 13 non-major Ports; only two ports handled cargo traffic in Odisha which are Gopalpur and Dhamra Port. | 311 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/1517522989uptoSeptember_0.pdf | Paradip port is the only major port in the State under the control of Government of India. | 48 | page=48,block=7 | 0.850 | valid |
| What organization is responsible for regulating and developing maritime activities in Gujarat? | the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities | During the year 2016-17, 22 million tonnes of capacity was added taking the total cargo handling capacity in the non- major port sector in Gujarat to 523 million tonnes in the year 2017-18. Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. The table indicates that from the year 2012-13 onwards the capacity of Non- major Ports increased every year. | 222 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/1517522989uptoSeptember_0.pdf | Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. | 42 | page=42,block=10 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of cargo makes up the remaining volumes in seaborne trade? | made of other dry cargo, including break-bulk shipments | Containerized trade and minor bulks represented 24.3 per cent and 25.4 per cent of the total, respectively. Remaining volumes were made of other dry cargo, including break-bulk shipments. Tanker trade shipments accounted for less than one third of total seaborne trade volume, in line with the persistent shift in the structure of seaborne trade observed over the past four decades. | 131 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/1517522989uptoSeptember_0.pdf | Remaining volumes were made of other dry cargo, including break-bulk shipments. | 9 | page=9,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are seaports considered in the context of global infrastructure? | principal infrastructural assets that service shipping and trade | 1.6.3. As key players in international trade and logistics and critical nodes in global supply chains, seaports continue to underpin globalized production processes, market access and effective integration in the global economy. World seaports are principal infrastructural assets that service shipping and trade, and their performance is largely determined by developments in the world | 248 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/1517522989uptoSeptember_0.pdf | World seaports are principal infrastructural assets that service shipping and trade, and their performance is largely determined by developments in the world | 29 | page=29,block=27 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does DBFOT stand for in the context of port projects? | Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer | On 15.02.2018 • The EAC in its meeting held on 01/07/2018 has recommended the amended TOR. The approval of MoEF&CC to the amended TOR is yet to be obtained. the Consultant engaged by KoPT is preparing the EIR Report etc. on the basis of TOR recommended by the EOC. • Construction work will commence after obtaining EC. BOT: Build Operate and Transfer; BOO: Build Own Operate; DBFOT: Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer. Note: - *The project status of Project name at S. No. from 1 to 5 and 7 to 28 is updated on 30th September 2018. Source: Major Ports | 383 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/1517522989uptoSeptember_0.pdf | BOT: Build Operate and Transfer; BOO: Build Own Operate; DBFOT: Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer. | 62 | page=62,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the importance of seaports in international trade and logistics? | critical nodes in global supply chains | 1.6.3. As key players in international trade and logistics and critical nodes in global supply chains, seaports continue to underpin globalized production processes, market access and effective integration in the global economy. World seaports are principal infrastructural assets that service shipping and trade, and their performance is largely determined by developments in the world | 63 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/1517522989uptoSeptember_0.pdf | As key players in international trade and logistics and critical nodes in global supply chains, seaports continue to underpin globalized production processes, market access and effective integration in the global economy. | 29 | page=29,block=27 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the objective of the Sagarmala Project? | modernizing the ports along India’s Coastline and achieving rapid expansion of port capacity and development in land and coastal navigation. | (e) Mechanization of Coastal berths for major ports and non-major ports (f) Capital dredging grant for operative non-major ports and (g) Construction of break water for existing and green filed ports Assistance under the proposed revised scheme would be given up to 50% of the total cost of the project subject to a maximum of Rs. 25 crores for projects of construction/ upgradation of coastal berths. e) Sagarmala Project 1.7. The project has been launched with an objective of modernizing the ports along India’s Coastline and achieving rapid expansion of port capacity and development in land and coastal navigation. The initiative aims at supporting port led development through appropriate policy and institutional interventions, port infrastructure enhancement including modernization and setting up of new ports and efficient evacuation to and from hinterland. | 479 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/1517522989uptoSeptember_0.pdf | The project has been launched with an objective of modernizing the ports along India’s Coastline and achieving rapid expansion of port capacity and development in land and coastal navigation. The initiative aims at supporting port led development through appropriate policy and institutional interventions, port infrastructure enhancement including modernization and setting up of new ports and efficient evacuation to and from hinterland. |
| What is the purpose of developing EQ-1A berth on the south side of EQ-1 berth in the Inner Harbour? | handling Thermal coal and Steam coal at IH | the PPP operator initiated arbitration proceedings. The Arbitral award was issued by the tribunal on 30.03.2018. The Claimant has filed appeal against the arbitral ward and hearing is going on. Work was awarded as in-house project on 31.03.2018 and preliminary work commenced. 9. Development of EQ-1A berth on south side of EQ-1 berth in Inner Harbour for handling Thermal coal and Steam coal at IH. Visakhapatnam* 7.36 313. Project terminated as per the provisions of Concession agreement. 10. Installation of mechanized Fertilizer handling facilities at EQ-7 at IH. Visakhapatnam* 5.21 217. This can be deleted, since the concession agreement stands cancelled by an agreement of “Deed of mutual cancellation” on 21.02.2017 11. Up-gradation of the existing facility (OHC) and creating new facility (WQ- 1) for iron ore handling. Visakhapatnam* 23 845. | 356 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/1517522989uptoSeptember_0.pdf | Development of EQ-1A berth on south side of EQ-1 berth in Inner Harbour for handling Thermal coal and Steam coal at IH. | 60 | page=60,block=1 |