411 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from SBR 2019-20 inc, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 95-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include shipyard ltd, dry dock, private sector, engineers ltd, patrol vessel, public sector, ship repairing, has been. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. Question types in the export: 276 factual, 47 definition, 34 list, 33 summary, 15 relationship, 6 comparison. 135 of the 411 pairs (32.8%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 276 are factual or table-based questions. 95.38% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| How is the maximum shipbuilding capacity of a unit measured? | 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) | 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) possessed the maximum ship building capacity (110 thousand DWT) followed by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) (80 thousand DWT), Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDSL) (40 thousand DWT) Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) (4.5 thousand DWT) and Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Ltd. (HDPEL) ( 3 thousand DWT). Amongst the reporting private sector companies, Chowgule & Co. Ltd. (C&CL) possessed the maximum ship building capacity (12 thousand DWT) followed by San Marine (8.22 thousand DWT), Titagarh Wagons Ltd. (TWL) (8 thousand DWT), Timblo Drydock Pvt. Ltd. | 47 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR_2019-20_inc.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. | 31 | page=31,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What distinguishes a passenger ship from other types of ships? | carrying more than twelve passengers | Liner Ship - A ship that plies on 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. 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. | 684 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR_2019-20_inc.pdf | Passenger Ship - A ship carrying more than twelve passengers. | 94 | page=94,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What distinguishes the SAP S4/HANA ERP system implemented by HSL? | integration of Design software, Aveva Marine including its 3D features with an embedded PLM in SAP | HSL is also venturing into the latest technological up gradations available in the market, aiming for a seamless process flow of information and to bring in best practices adopted in other Indian and foreign shipyards. HSL has partnered with M/s Tech Mahindra Ltd as System Integrator (SI) to implement SAP S4/HANA ERP system. The unique feature of this ERP system would be integration of Design software, Aveva Marine including its 3D features with an embedded PLM in SAP. This would be first time in any Indian Shipyard that Design software would be integrated with any ERP software through PLM. ‘GO LIVE’ of the SAP S4/HANA ERP system commenced on 10 May 2019. | 374 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR_2019-20_inc.pdf | The unique feature of this ERP system would be integration of Design software, Aveva Marine including its 3D features with an embedded PLM in SAP. | 19 | page=19,block=18 | 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/SBR_2019-20_inc.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. | 93 | page=93,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term 'bollard pull' refer to? | The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a 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. | 548 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR_2019-20_inc.pdf | Bollard Pull - The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a ship. | 92 | page=92,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is a launch in the context of ships? | A large, heavy and beamy ship’s boat with flat floors and rather shallow draft, formerly used and designed for carrying stores and men | 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. | 273 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR_2019-20_inc.pdf | 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. | 93 | page=93,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the definition of a steam vessel? | Every description of vessel propelled wholly or in part by the agency of steam. | 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. | 351 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR_2019-20_inc.pdf | 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. | 95 | |||
| What is the primary function of a liner ship? | plies on regular scheduled services between groups of ports | Liner Ship - A ship that plies on 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. 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. | 25 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR_2019-20_inc.pdf | Liner Ship - A ship that plies on regular scheduled services between groups of ports. | 94 | page=94,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of an ore/oil and bulk carrier? | to carry ore and oil enabling it thereby to be loaded in both directions | Liner Ship - A ship that plies on 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. 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. | 460 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR_2019-20_inc.pdf | Ore/Oil and Bulk Carriers - A bulk cargo ship designed to carry ore and oil enabling it thereby to be loaded in both directions. | 94 | page=94,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of ballast on a ship? | 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. | 32 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR_2019-20_inc.pdf | Ballast - Any material intended to provide stability to the ship when it is otherwise empty. | 90 | page=90,block=3 | 0.700 |
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