| What role does Howrah’s maritime heritage play in India? | a vital part of India’s historical and economic foundation | 3.5.4 Hooghly CSL stands as a symbol of how innovation and tradition can converge to redefine standards in the global maritime industry. Howrah’s maritime heritage is a vital part of India’s historical and economic foundation. Hooghly CSL with its storied past and strategic location along the Hooghly River often referred as Hooghly Docks, has long been pivotal in India's maritime history, as one of the country’s oldest and yet meta-morphed into one of the most modern ship building facilities in India. | 167 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Indias%20Ship%20Building%20and%20Ship%20repairing%20Industry%202024-25.pdf | Howrah’s maritime heritage is a vital part of India’s historical and economic foundation. | 82 | page=82,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| How is the capacity of a shipbuilding unit measured? | 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 reporting public sector companies, Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CSL) possess the maximum ship building capacity (200 thousand DWT) followed by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) (80 thousand DWT), Udupi Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (UCSL) (6.3 thousand DWT), Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) (4.5 thousand DWT) and Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (HCSL) (4 thousand DWT). Amongst the reporting private sector companies, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries possess the maximum ship building capacity (80 thousand DWT) followed by Patra Shipping Pvt. Ltd. (PSPL), Shoft Shipyard Pvt. Ltd. | 59 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Indias%20Ship%20Building%20and%20Ship%20repairing%20Industry%202024-25.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. |
| What does the term 'Draft' refer to in the context of ships? | The depth necessary to submerge a ship to her load line. | 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. | 818 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Indias%20Ship%20Building%20and%20Ship%20repairing%20Industry%202024-25.pdf | Draft - The depth necessary to submerge a ship to her load line. | 117 | page=117,block=7 |
| What does the term 'Launch' refer to in shipping? | A large, heavy and beamy ship’s boat with flat floors and rather shallow draft, formerly used and designed for carrying stores and men. | Compensated Gross Tonnage (cgt) - Calculated by multiplying the tonnage of a ship by a coefficient, which is determined according to type and size of a particular ship. cgt is used as an indicator of volume of work that is necessary to build a gross ship. 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 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. | 529 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Indias%20Ship%20Building%20and%20Ship%20repairing%20Industry%202024-25.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. Liner Ship - A ship that plies on regular scheduled services between groups of ports. |
| 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 | Net Registered Tonnage (NRT) - It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship, available for the 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. Port Side - Left side of a ship. Shipping Order - Authority given to a shipper to deliver the goods for loading. Starboard Side - Right side 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. | 772 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Indias%20Ship%20Building%20and%20Ship%20repairing%20Industry%202024-25.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. |
| What is the definition of an 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 | 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. In the computation of passengers, two persons of the age of one year or upwards and under the age of twelve years shall be reckoned as one un-berthed passenger. Unberthed Passenger Ship - A ship carrying more than thirty un-berthed passengers. ***** | 307 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Indias%20Ship%20Building%20and%20Ship%20repairing%20Industry%202024-25.pdf | 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. | 122 | page=122,block=2 |
| What is the full name of the company abbreviated as SDHI? | Swan Defence and Heavy Industries | SBSL - Sea Blue Shipyard Ltd. SWL - Shalimar Works Ltd. SSPL - Shoft Shipyard Pvt. Ltd. SDHI - Swan Defence and Heavy Industries SSNDWL - Synergy Shipbuilders N Dock Works Ltd. UCSL - Udupi Cochin Shipyard Ltd TWL - Titagarh Wagons Ltd. UTMESPL - Uno Tech Marine Engineering and Services Pvt Ltd VMS - Vijai Marine Shipyard WSPL - Waterways Shipyard Pvt. Ltd. YMSL - Yeoman Marine Service Ltd NIL - NIL - - No information by the source N.A - Not Applicable/ Not available (P) - Provisional ***** | 95 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Indias%20Ship%20Building%20and%20Ship%20repairing%20Industry%202024-25.pdf | SDHI - Swan Defence and Heavy Industries SSNDWL - Synergy Shipbuilders N Dock Works Ltd. | 10 | page=10,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the objective of the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy introduced in 2016? | To promote shipbuilding in Indian shipyards | Various government policies listed below are showing positive impacts in the segment and will act as enablers for the growth of the segment: (a) Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy, 2016 To promote shipbuilding in Indian shipyards, the Union Cabinet on 09th December 2015 approved New Shipbuilding Financial Assistance policy (SBFAP) for Indian shipyards for contracts signed during a ten-year period viz. 2016-2026. Financial assistance is being granted to Indian Shipyards equal to 20% of the lower of ‘Contract Price’ or the ‘Fair Price’ or actual payments received of each vessel built by them for a period of at least 10 years commencing from 2016-17. This rate of 20% will be reduced by 3% every three years. | 192 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Indias%20Ship%20Building%20and%20Ship%20repairing%20Industry%202024-25.pdf | Various government policies listed below are showing positive impacts in the segment and will act as enablers for the growth of the segment: (a) Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy, 2016 To promote shipbuilding in Indian shipyards, the Union Cabinet on 09th December 2015 approved New Shipbuilding Financial Assistance policy (SBFAP) for Indian shipyards for contracts signed during a ten-year period viz. |
| What is the primary purpose of a Roll On/Roll Off vessel? | the conveyance of road vehicles and private cars. | 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 cranage and cargo handling (and also pilferage) and permitting a quick turn round of the ship. 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. 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. | 86 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Indias%20Ship%20Building%20and%20Ship%20repairing%20Industry%202024-25.pdf | 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 cranage and cargo handling (and also pilferage) and permitting a quick turn round of the ship. |
| What is the purpose of GRSE's Integrated Shipbuilding Facility? | for Modular Construction through massive modernization of shipbuilding infrastructure | GRSE has a dedicated facility for construction of small & medium warships for Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard at its Raja Bagan Dockyard unit. This unit was acquired in 2006 from CIWTC and turned around from a sick unit to a profit making one. GRSE inducted latest technology in ship design by establishing the Virtual Reality Lab in 2018 for achieving better ergonomics and in-depth understanding of the details of the Ship at the Design Stage itself. The company also possesses the ‘Integrated Shipbuilding Facility’ for Modular Construction through massive modernization of shipbuilding infrastructure. GRSE has CNC plate cutting machines, CNC pipe bending machines and Robotic welding machine, Robotic Plate Preparation & Painting machine to attend the challenges very high productivity with remarkable consistency and accuracy. | 522 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Indias%20Ship%20Building%20and%20Ship%20repairing%20Industry%202024-25.pdf | The company also possesses the ‘Integrated Shipbuilding Facility’ for Modular Construction through massive modernization of shipbuilding infrastructure. |