| What is the role of the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB)? | the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities | During the year 2015-16, 44 million tonnes of capacity was added taking the total cargo handling capacity in the non- major port sector in the Gujarat to 466 million tonnes. Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. | 206 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20SEP%202016.pdf | Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. | 38 | page=38,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the role of the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB)? | the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities | Out of 48 non-major ports only 14 ports handle cargo. Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. The trend in the cargo handled at both major and non-major ports of the State during the last few years and current year is given in Table 15. | 90 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20SEP%202016.pdf | Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is the nodal agency for regulation and development of the State’s maritime activities. | 39 | page=39,block=7 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does maritime transport play in globalization? | the backbone of globalization and lies at the heart of cross- border transport networks that support supply chains and enable international trade | Selected Emerging Trends Affecting Seaborne Trade 1.1.8 Maritime transport is the backbone of globalization and lies at the heart of cross- border transport networks that support supply chains and enable international trade. An economic sector in its own right that generates employment, income and revenue, transport – including maritime transport – is cross-cutting and permeates other sectors and activities. | 78 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20SEP%202016.pdf | Maritime transport is the backbone of globalization and lies at the heart of cross- border transport networks that support supply chains and enable international trade. | 8 | page=8,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does DBFOT stand for in the context of port projects? | Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer | Concession Agreement signed with M/s Goa Sea Port Pvt. Ltd. (SPV of Sterlite Port Ltd.) on 22.09. 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. | 162 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20SEP%202016.pdf | BOT: Build Operate and Transfer; BOO: Build Own Operate; DBFOT: Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer. | 59 | page=59,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the Tariff Authority for Major Ports oversee? | all tariffs in respect of Major Port Trusts and the private operators located therein | The Policy will ensure that land resources of the Ports are put to optimum use and all leasing of port lands is done through a transparent tender-cum-auction methodology. This has brought in accountability and minimized the element of discretion and arbitrariness at port level. c) Role of TAMP Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) regulates all tariffs in respect of Major Port Trusts and the private operators located therein. Necessary modifications in the Tariff Guidelines are made from time to time to promote the development of the Major Ports, Keeping in view the interest of the various stakeholders. | 345 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20SEP%202016.pdf | c) Role of TAMP Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) regulates all tariffs in respect of Major Port Trusts and the private operators located therein. | 30 | page=30,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the aim of the New Central Sector Scheme for oil handling Non-Major Ports? | combating oil pollution/spills and for mitigating measures | It would be given to the extent of Rs.50% of the cost of the project with the balance to be contributed by the concerned Major Port. g) New Central Sector Scheme for providing assistance to Major Ports and oil handling Non-Major Ports under State Maritime Boards/ State Government for combating oil pollution and for mitigating measures Government has formulated a new Central Sector Scheme for providing assistance to Major Ports and 26 oil handling Non-Major Ports under State Maritime Boards/ State Govts for combating oil pollution/spills and for mitigating measures. Financial assistance under the Scheme would be given in the form of grant-in-aid to help these ports procure pollution response (PR) equipments/ materials necessary for combating Tier-I oil spills in their port waters. | 512 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20SEP%202016.pdf | g) New Central Sector Scheme for providing assistance to Major Ports and oil handling Non-Major Ports under State Maritime Boards/ State Government for combating oil pollution and for mitigating measures Government has formulated a new Central Sector Scheme for providing assistance to Major Ports and 26 oil handling Non-Major Ports under State Maritime Boards/ State Govts for combating oil pollution/spills and for mitigating measures. |
| What is the goal of the Model Concession Agreement created by the Ministry of Shipping? | bring in uniformity to the agreements to be signed by the Major Ports as Concessioning Authority with the various private operators as concessionaire | To encourage private sector participation uniformity, clarity and transparency in the bidding process is of the prime importance. The Ministry of Shipping has already put in place guidelines for private sector participation. To ensure uniformity in short listing and bidding Model RFQ and RFP documents have been finalized. A Model Concession Agreement has also been finalized which attempts to bring in uniformity to the agreements to be signed by the Major Ports as Concessioning Authority with the various private operators as concessionaire. During the year 2015-16, 10 Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects were awarded at an estimated investment of Rs. 7669.90 crore for capacity addition of 73. Million Tonnes in the major ports comprising construction of berths and terminals, mechanization of existing berths etc. In the first six months of | 395 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20SEP%202016.pdf | A Model Concession Agreement has also been finalized which attempts to bring in uniformity to the agreements to be signed by the Major Ports as Concessioning Authority with the various private operators as concessionaire. |
| What is the goal of the New Central Sector Scheme for Green Port Initiatives? | to support Major Ports by way of financial assistance to formulate an Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) or Green Plan | f) A New Central Sector Scheme has been formulated for providing financial assistance to Major Ports for Green Port Initiatives. The objective of the New Central Sector Scheme is to support Major Ports by way of financial assistance to formulate an Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) or Green Plan as also to acquire equipments for monitoring the environmental pollution and take mitigating measures to keep the pollution within accepted regulatory standards/norms. It is also proposed to give financial assistance for taking up projects for energy generation from renewable energy resources as also for other projects for addressing Green Port Initiatives like water re-cycling, ecologically friendly garbage disposal, Green curtains, water curtains etc. Financial assistance under the Scheme would be given in the form of grant-in-aid. | 179 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20SEP%202016.pdf | The objective of the New Central Sector Scheme is to support Major Ports by way of financial assistance to formulate an Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) or Green Plan as also to acquire equipments for monitoring the environmental pollution and take mitigating measures to keep the pollution within accepted regulatory standards/norms. |
| What is the main goal of the Sagarmala Project? | modernising the ports along India’s Coastline and achieving rapid expansion of port capacity and development in land and coastal navigation | 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 related to construction/ upgradation of coastal berths for coastal cargo and passengers and a maximum of Rs. 10 crore for construction of platforms for hovercrafts and jetties for seaplanes. The balance cost will have to be borne by respective ports/ concerned State Govt. from their internal/own resources. e) Sagarmala Project The project has been launched with an objective of modernising the ports along India’s Coastline and achieving rapid expansion of port capacity and development in land and coastal navigation. | 534 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20SEP%202016.pdf | e) Sagarmala Project The project has been launched with an objective of modernising the ports along India’s Coastline and achieving rapid expansion of port capacity and development in land and coastal navigation. | 31 | page=31,block=1 |
| What kind of framework do the New Land Policy Guidelines establish for managing Port Lands? | an open and transparent framework for managing Port Lands | These guidelines provide an open and transparent framework for managing Port Lands. | 25 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/update%20SEP%202016.pdf | These guidelines provide an open and transparent framework for managing Port Lands. | 30 | page=30,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |