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MergedFile - Question and Answer Dataset

Name: MergedFile - Question and Answer Dataset
Creator: shipmin.gov.in
Keywords: Economy, question-answering, extractive-qa, indian-shipping-statistics-2017, transport-research-wing, indian-shipping-sector, tonnage, overseas-shipping, coastal-shipping, fuel-prices, gross-registered-tonnage-grt, dry-cargo

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97 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 7648077342iss2017 0, published by shipmin.gov.in. The source is a 202-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include indian shipping statistics 2017, transport research wing, indian shipping sector, tonnage, overseas shipping, coastal shipping, fuel prices, gross registered tonnage (grt). 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: 61 factual, 14 definition, 14 table, 5 list, 3 summary. 22 of the 97 pairs (22.7%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 75 are factual or table-based questions. 97.94% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.

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Indian Shipping Statistics 2017: Question-Answer Dataset

This dataset contains 97 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the 2017 Indian Shipping Statistics report published by the Ministry of Shipping. It covers topics such as vessel classifications, fleet composition, tonnage, and the Shipping Corporation of India's operations. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability. The dataset includes factual, definition, table-based, list, and summary questions, with explanatory questions making up 22.7% of the total.

Abbreviation AHTS: Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel

SCI fleet composition

Includes Bulk Carriers, Crude Oil tankers, Product tankers, Container vessels, Passenger-cum-Cargo vessels, Phosphoric Acid/Chemical carriers, LPG/Ammonia carriers, and Offshore Supply Vessels

“SCI’s owned fleet includes Bulk Carriers, Crude Oil tankers, Product tankers, Container vessels, Passenger-cum-Cargo vessels, Phosphoric Acid/Chemical carriers, LPG/Ammonia carriers and Offshore Supply Vessels.”(dataset row 18, Source page 15)

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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
What does the abbreviation AHTS stand for?	ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	46	definition	0.980	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	7	page=7,block=1	0.700	valid
What does the abbreviation RORO stand for?	ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	297	definition	0.980	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	8
What benefits did the 'Navratna' status provide to the Shipping Corporation of India?	enhanced autonomy and delegation of powers to the company towards capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, mergers, etc.	As the country’s premier shipping line, the SCI owns and operates around one-third of the Indian tonnage. 1. The Government of India has conferred “Navratna” status to SCI on 01.08.2008 – enhanced autonomy and delegation of powers to the company towards capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, mergers, etc. 1. The numbers of ships owned by Shipping Corporation of India as on 31st December, 2017 were 75 with total GRT of 3364 thousand tonnes. Out of the 75 vessels, 12 were engaged in coastal trade and 63 were engaged in overseas trade with GRT of 261 thousand tonnes and 3103 thousand tonnes respectively. The growth of fleet owned by SCI during 2015 to 2017 is shown in the diagram.	188	summary	0.970	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	The Government of India has conferred “Navratna” status to SCI on 01.08.2008 – enhanced autonomy and delegation of powers to the company towards capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, mergers, etc. 1.	15	page=15,block=0
What is the Shipping Corporation of India's current presence in the global maritime industry?	a significant presence on the global maritime map	vi Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 1. The SCI was established on October 2, 1961, by the amalgamation of Eastern Shipping Corporation and Western Shipping Corporation. The status of the SCI changed from Private Limited Company to Public Limited Company with effect from 18th September, 1992. Starting out as a marginal Liner Shipping Company with just 19 vessels, the SCI has today evolved into the largest Indian Shipping Company. The SCI also has substantial interests in various segments of the shipping trade. SCI’s owned fleet includes Bulk Carriers, Crude Oil tankers, Product tankers, Container vessels, Passenger-cum-Cargo vessels, Phosphoric Acid/Chemical carriers, LPG/Ammonia carriers and Offshore Supply Vessels. Sailing through for nearly five decades, the SCI today has a significant presence on the global maritime map.	788	summary	0.970	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	Sailing through for nearly five decades, the SCI today has a significant presence on the global maritime map.	15	page=15,block=0
What does the abbreviation EP signify in the context of vessels?	ELECTRIC PROPULSION	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	330	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	7
What does the abbreviation HOD mean in the context of vessels?	HOOPER DREDGER	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	435	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	7	page=7,block=1
What type of vessel is indicated by the abbreviation PSV?	PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	247	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	8
What type of vessel is referred to by the abbreviation CHT?	CHEMICAL TANKER	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	152	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	7	page=7,block=1
What type of vessel is referred to by the abbreviation GCV?	GENERAL CARGO VESSEL	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	377	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	7
What type of vessel is referred to by the abbreviation TANC?	OIL TANKER (CRUDE)	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	397	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	8

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Sample rows from MergedFile - Question and Answer Dataset
question	answer	context	answer_start	question_type	knowledge_quality_score	source_document	source_quote	source_page	source_location	confidence	validation_status
What does the abbreviation AHTS stand for?	ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	46	definition	0.980	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	7	page=7,block=1	0.700	valid
What does the abbreviation RORO stand for?	ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	297	definition	0.980	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	8
What benefits did the 'Navratna' status provide to the Shipping Corporation of India?	enhanced autonomy and delegation of powers to the company towards capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, mergers, etc.	As the country’s premier shipping line, the SCI owns and operates around one-third of the Indian tonnage. 1. The Government of India has conferred “Navratna” status to SCI on 01.08.2008 – enhanced autonomy and delegation of powers to the company towards capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, mergers, etc. 1. The numbers of ships owned by Shipping Corporation of India as on 31st December, 2017 were 75 with total GRT of 3364 thousand tonnes. Out of the 75 vessels, 12 were engaged in coastal trade and 63 were engaged in overseas trade with GRT of 261 thousand tonnes and 3103 thousand tonnes respectively. The growth of fleet owned by SCI during 2015 to 2017 is shown in the diagram.	188	summary	0.970	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	The Government of India has conferred “Navratna” status to SCI on 01.08.2008 – enhanced autonomy and delegation of powers to the company towards capital expenditure, formation of joint ventures, mergers, etc. 1.	15	page=15,block=0
What is the Shipping Corporation of India's current presence in the global maritime industry?	a significant presence on the global maritime map	vi Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 1. The SCI was established on October 2, 1961, by the amalgamation of Eastern Shipping Corporation and Western Shipping Corporation. The status of the SCI changed from Private Limited Company to Public Limited Company with effect from 18th September, 1992. Starting out as a marginal Liner Shipping Company with just 19 vessels, the SCI has today evolved into the largest Indian Shipping Company. The SCI also has substantial interests in various segments of the shipping trade. SCI’s owned fleet includes Bulk Carriers, Crude Oil tankers, Product tankers, Container vessels, Passenger-cum-Cargo vessels, Phosphoric Acid/Chemical carriers, LPG/Ammonia carriers and Offshore Supply Vessels. Sailing through for nearly five decades, the SCI today has a significant presence on the global maritime map.	788	summary	0.970	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	Sailing through for nearly five decades, the SCI today has a significant presence on the global maritime map.	15	page=15,block=0
What does the abbreviation EP signify in the context of vessels?	ELECTRIC PROPULSION	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	330	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	7
What does the abbreviation HOD mean in the context of vessels?	HOOPER DREDGER	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	435	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	7	page=7,block=1
What type of vessel is indicated by the abbreviation PSV?	PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	247	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	8
What type of vessel is referred to by the abbreviation CHT?	CHEMICAL TANKER	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	152	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	7	page=7,block=1
What type of vessel is referred to by the abbreviation GCV?	GENERAL CARGO VESSEL	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	377	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	… : NOT AVAILABLE ACID : ACID CARRIERS AHTS : ANCHOR HANDLING TUG SUPPLY VESSEL BARG : BARGES BC : BULK CARRIERS CCON : CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL CHT : CHEMICAL TANKER CREW : CREW BOAT CS : CONTAINER SHIP DRB : DRY CARGO BULK CARRIER DRED : DREDGER DRY : DRY CARGO LINER DWT : DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE ECAR : ETHYLENE GAS CARRIER EP : ELECTRIC PROPULSION FC : FLOATING CRANES GCV : GENERAL CARGO VESSEL GRT : GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE HOD : HOOPER DREDGER LCAR : LPG CARRIERS MT : MILLION TONNE MOTO : MOTOR TENDER MOTT : MOTOR TUG	7
What type of vessel is referred to by the abbreviation TANC?	OIL TANKER (CRUDE)	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	397	definition	0.940	https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/7648077342iss2017_0.pdf	MOTS : MOTOR SHIP MSV : MULTI SERVICE VESSEL MTK : MOTOR TANKER OCS : OTHER CARGO SHIP OFF : OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL OOBC : ORE/OIL BULK CARRIERS PASS : PASSENGER CUM CARGO PGER : PASSENGER SERVICE PTMB : PORT TRUSTS & MARITIME BOARDS VESSEL PSV : PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL PY : PLEASURE YACHT RORO : ROLL ON-ROLL OF CONTAINER VESSLES SOFF : SPECIALISED VESSLES FOR OFFSHORE SV : SUPPLY VESSEL TANC : OIL TANKER (CRUDE) TANP : OIL TANKER (PC) TCAR : TIMBER CARRIERS TUG : TUG UTB : UTILITY BOAT UTC : UTILITY CRAFT UTV : UTILITY VESSEL Y : YACHT	8

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