| What does Gross Tonnage (GT) indicate about a ship? | the ship has been measured in accordance with the requirements of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969 | 22. Freighter – Aship designed to carry general cargo (with a limited passenger accommodation) operating on fixed routes with fixed sailing schedules and serving a group of ports. 23. Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) – It applies to the vessel and not to cargo. It is the weight of the volume occupied by the closed in space of a ship taking 100 cubic feet of such closed-in- spaces as equivalent to one vessel ton. It thus refers to the cubic capacity of the vessels. 24. 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. 25. | 510 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%20Final%202024.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. | 254 | page=254,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) refer to? | the earning space capacity of a ship, available forthe storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers | shippers and passenger who require them. A liner company is generally engaged on trade-routes where large volume of cargo or passenger traffic is available. 33. MooringVessel–Avesselwhichissecuredby moorings. 34. Net Registered Tonnage(NRT) – Itrefers to the earning space capacity of a ship, available forthe 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. 35. Ore/Oil and Bulk Carriers – A bulk cargo ship designed to carry ore and oil enabling it thereby to be loaded in both directions. 36. Passenger Liner – A ship or vessel employed in carrying passengers, mail and goods at stated intervals between regular insured. 37. PassengerShip–Ashipcarryingmorethantwelve passengers. 38. | 255 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%20Final%202024.pdf | Net Registered Tonnage(NRT) – Itrefers to the earning space capacity of a ship, available forthe storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. |
| What does a Load Line indicate on a ship? | The outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety | Home-Trade Ship – A ship not exceeding three thousand tons gross which is employed intrading between any port or place in India and any other port or place in the continent of India or between ports or places in India and ports or places in Sri Lanka, Maldive Islands, Federation of Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh or Myanmar. 26. Hopper Barge – A steel or wooden barge with hopper doors employed in harbours and used for the disposal of mud, gravel, sand, etc., taken from a dredger and then conveyed to a dumping ground where the cargo is discharged through the bottom; also called ‘dump scow’. 27. InlandStreamVessel–Astreamvesselwhichordinarilypliesoninlandwater. 28. Lighterage–Loadingintoanddischargingoutoflighters. 29. Load Line – The outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. It varies according to the seasons and waters in which she plies. 30. | 739 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%20Final%202024.pdf | Load Line – The outer line on the body of a ship upto which she submerges in water with safety. | 254 | page=254,block=2 |
| What is a Roll On/Roll Off Vessel designed for? | It is designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. | 40. Reefer–Avesselwithrefrigeratingfacilities. 41. Rig–TheRigofavessel isthedistinctivemannerinwhichhermastsandsailsaredisposed. 42. Roll On/Roll Off Vessel – It is frequently called a vehicle FEERY. It is designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. At each terminal port, a tramp or linkspan is provided enabling the vehicles to drive on or off the vessels, thereby eliminating carnage and cargo handling (and also pilferage) and permitting a quick turn round of the ship. 43. | 200 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%20Final%202024.pdf | Roll On/Roll Off Vessel – It is frequently called a vehicle FEERY. It is designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. At each terminal port, a tramp or linkspan is provided enabling the vehicles to drive on or off the vessels, thereby eliminating carnage and cargo handling (and also pilferage) and permitting a quick turn round of the ship. | 255 | page=255,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is a Sponson 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. | 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. 44. 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 the notification in the official Gazette. 45. ShippingOrder–Authoritygiventoashippertodeliver thegoodsforloading. 46. Sponson – In a paddle-wheel-steamer, a small out board platform strongly bracketed to the side plating and supporting the paddle-wheel bearing. 47. | 536 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%20Final%202024.pdf | Sponson – In a paddle-wheel-steamer, a small out board platform strongly bracketed to the side plating and supporting the paddle-wheel bearing. 47. | 255 | page=255,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is a barge in a legal sense? | a boat or vessel and hence it is within the letter of the laws relating to such craft. | Appendix DEFINITIONSANDTERMINOLOGYUSEDINSHIP PING 1. A Liner Conference – An organisation whereby a number of ship owners offer their services ona given seasroute onconditions agreed by themembers. A conference lineship isa vessel of ship owner belonging to such shipping conference. 2. Ballast–Anymaterialintendedtoprovidestabilitytotheshipwhenitisotherwiseempty. 3. Barrage – A term applied to a flag officer’s boat in naval usage, or to an elegantly fitted boat, or craft of ceremony propelled mechanically or by oars 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. 4. | 638 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%20Final%202024.pdf | 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. 4. | 253 | page=253,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the meaning of the abbreviation AHTS? | ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL | … : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BGS : B.G. SHIKRE CONSTRUCTIONS LTD. BC : BULK CARRIERS CEMC : CEMENT CARRIER CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DCB : DUMB CRANE BARGE DPB : DUMB PONTOON BARGE DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION ESL : ESSAR SHIPPING LTD. FC : FLOATING CRANES | 46 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%20Final%202024.pdf | … : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BGS : B.G. | 9 | page=9,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of a Survey Vessel? | Mechanically propelled sea-going vessel specially built and equipped to carryout hydrographic and other nautical surveys in coastal waters and on the high seas. | 49. Survey Vessel – Mechanically propelled sea-going vessel specially built and equipped to carryout hydrographic and other nautical surveys in coastal waters and on the high seas. Surveying vessels are in most instances Government owned. 50. Tanker – A cargo ship constructed or adopted for carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature. 51. 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. 52. 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 call dragger. 53. | 20 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%20Final%202024.pdf | Survey Vessel – Mechanically propelled sea-going vessel specially built and equipped to carryout hydrographic and other nautical surveys in coastal waters and on the high seas. Surveying vessels are in most instances Government owned. | 256 |
| What type of cargo is a Tanker constructed to carry? | liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature. | 49. Survey Vessel – Mechanically propelled sea-going vessel specially built and equipped to carryout hydrographic and other nautical surveys in coastal waters and on the high seas. Surveying vessels are in most instances Government owned. 50. Tanker – A cargo ship constructed or adopted for carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature. 51. 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. 52. 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 call dragger. 53. | 312 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%20Final%202024.pdf | Tanker – A cargo ship constructed or adopted for carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature. 51. | 256 | page=256,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is SCI today? | the only Indian shipping Company operating:- break-bulk services, international container services, liquid/dry bulk services, offshore services and passenger services | 1.12 SCI has diversified into a large number of areas over the years. SCI today is the only Indian shipping Company operating:- break-bulk services, international container services, liquid/dry bulk services, offshore services and passenger services. In addition, SCI mans and manages a large number of vessels on behalf of various government departments and organizations. | 83 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%20Final%202024.pdf | SCI today is the only Indian shipping Company operating:- break-bulk services, international container services, liquid/dry bulk services, offshore services and passenger services. | 22 | page=22,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |