| What is the description of the end product? | a high value floating asset | It draws upon a large number of services and utilities. The end product is a high value floating asset. Shipbuilding not only spawns industrial enterprenuership but engenders industrial cluster development as the experience of Japan and Korea demonstrates. | 75 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202010-11.pdf | The end product is a high value floating asset. | 6 | page=6,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| How is the capacity of a shipbuilding unit measured? | in terms of the number of ships built and their carrying capacity measured in terms of Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT) | Ship building capacity of a unit is defined in terms of the number of ships built and their carrying capacity 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. 1.2. In 2010-11, the total shipbuilding capacity was estimated at 1164.3 thousand DWT comprising of 259.6 thousand DWT in the public sector and 904.7 thousand DWT in the private sector. Amongst the public sector companies, Cochin Shipyard Ltd. possessed the maximum ship building capacity (110 thousand DWT) followed by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (70 thousand DWT) and Alcock Ashdown Ltd (31.2 thousand DWT). Chart IV presents the ship building capacity (in terms of their DWT) of the nine largest domestic shipbuilding companies both in the public and private sector as on 31st March 2011. | 44 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202010-11.pdf | Ship building capacity of a unit is defined in terms of the number of ships built and their carrying capacity 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. |
| What defines a pilgrim ship during the pilgrimage season? | carries pilgrims in a proportion of not less than one pilgrim for every one hundred tons of the gross tonnage of the ship | 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. Pilgrim Ship - A ship which makes a voyage to or from the Hedjaz during the season of the pilgrimage and which carries pilgrims in a proportion of not less than one pilgrim for every one hundred tons of the gross tonnage of the ship. Reefer - A vessel with refrigerating facilities Rig - The Rig of a vessel is the distinctive manner in which her masts and sails are disposed. Roll On/Roll Off vessel - It is frequently called a vehicle FEERY. It is designed for the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. | 428 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202010-11.pdf | Pilgrim Ship - A ship which makes a voyage to or from the Hedjaz during the season of the pilgrimage and which carries pilgrims in a proportion of not less than one pilgrim for every one hundred tons of the gross tonnage of the ship. |
| What development strategy is being promoted by the Gujarat Maritime Board for shipyards? | cluster form of Shipyards development known as Marine Shipbuilding Parks (MSP) | [xi] Box-2: Highlights of Shipbuilding Policy 2010 - State of Gujarat Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is promoting the strategy of cluster form of Shipyards development known as Marine Shipbuilding Parks (MSP) at multiple locations with private participation. Shipyards will be assigned under following categories: (a) Within the Marine Shipbuilding Parks. (b) Within the port limits of the existing GMB ports (c) Within the Private Ports (d) Stand-alone proposals at isolated locations - only in exceptional cases. Cluster Development Model of Shipbuilding/ Marine Shipbuilding Park: GMB has envisaged developing a cluster based shipyards or MSP within a stretch of 5 to 8 km along the waterfronts of Gujarat coasts. For the development of the cluster, GMB will assist the private developers for getting Clearances and other statutory approvals. | 128 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202010-11.pdf | [xi] Box-2: Highlights of Shipbuilding Policy 2010 - State of Gujarat Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is promoting the strategy of cluster form of Shipyards development known as Marine Shipbuilding Parks (MSP) at multiple locations with private participation. |
| What does 'Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT)' represent for a ship? | It is the number of tons ( 2240 pounds) of stores, fuel and cargo that a ship can transport. | A. Terms Relating To A Ship 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. | 495 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202010-11.pdf | 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. | 83 |
| What does Gross Tonnage (gt) 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. Liner Ship - A ship that plies on a 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. | 34 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202010-11.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. |
| What does the term 'Ballast' refer to in relation to a ship? | Any material intended to provide stability to the ship when it is otherwise empty. | A. Terms Relating To A Ship 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. | 38 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202010-11.pdf | Terms Relating To A Ship Ballast - Any material intended to provide stability to the ship when it is otherwise empty. Bunker - Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). | 83 |
| What does the term 'craft' refer to in marine parlance? | every kind of vessels but more especially to small vessels when referred to collectively | Craft - A term in marine parlance applied to every kind of vessels but more especially to small vessels when referred to collectively. For marine insurance purposes, a craft is any barge, lighter, river trades or any other boat or vessel employed in carrying, shipping or discharging the goods insured. Dumb Barge - A barge which has no means of self propulsion in the way of sails or engine power and which has to be towed or is allowed to drift under the influence of the tide or current. Fishing Vessel - A ship fitted with mechanical means of propulsion which is exclusively engaged in sea fishing for profit. | 45 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202010-11.pdf | Craft - A term in marine parlance applied to every kind of vessels but more especially to small vessels when referred to collectively. | 85 | page=85,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is included in 'Displacement Loaded' for a ship? | The weight of a ship plus stores, bunker fuel, cargo, passengers and crew. | A. Terms Relating To A Ship 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. | 763 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202010-11.pdf | Displacement Loaded - The weight of a ship plus stores, bunker fuel, cargo, passengers and crew. | 83 | page=83,block=4 | 0.700 |
| What is the main purpose of a tug boat? | towing or assisting vessels at sea, in or out of harbour, rivers, and docks | Tanker - A cargo ship constructed or adopted for carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature. 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. 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 called dragger. Tug Boat - A mechanically propelled vessel of small tonnage with little or no cargo capacity, used for towing or assisting vessels at sea, in or out of harbour, rivers, and docks, also for coastal or harbour towage of barges, lighters and other small craft; also called tow boat, tug. Unberthed Passenger - A passenger of the age of twelve years or upwards for whom no separate accommodation in any cabin, state room or saloon is reserved. | 551 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/SBR%202010-11.pdf | Tug Boat - A mechanically propelled vessel of small tonnage with little or no cargo capacity, used for towing or assisting vessels at sea, in or out of harbour, rivers, and docks, also for coastal or harbour towage of barges, lighters and other small craft; also called tow boat, tug. |