| What distinguishes a liner ship from other types of ships? | plies on a regular schedule services between groups of ports. | 31. 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. 32. Liner Ship ~ A ship that plies on a regular schedule services between groups of ports. The ships of a liner company are common Carriers, offering cargo space or passenger accommodation to al aera be 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. Mooring Vessel — A vessel which is secured by moorings. 34. Net Registered Tonnage(NRT) — It refers to the earning space capacity of a ship, available for the storage of cargo and accommodation of passengers. | 176 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%202010.pdf | Liner Ship ~ A ship that plies on a regular schedule services between groups of ports. The ships of a liner company are common Carriers, offering cargo space or passenger accommodation to al aera be shippers and passenger who require them. | 177 | page=177,ocr=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does cargo tonnage or freight ton represent? | the earnings cargo carried by a ship and is expressed as either a weight or measurement. | Bollard Pull— The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a ship. 6. Breaking Bulk — The commencing of discharging of cargo from ship. 7. Bunker — Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). 8. Cargo Ship — A ship which is not a passenger ship. 9. 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. 10. Coaster — A vessel specially designed, equipped, manned and licensed to engage regularly in the coasting trade, whether plying coast-wise or making short sea passage within certain specified geographical limits. 11. | 290 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%202010.pdf | 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. | 175 | page=175,ocr=2 |
| What does the rig of a vessel refer to? | the distinctive manner in which her masts and sails are disposed. | Rig — The Rig of a vessel is the distinctive manner in which her masts and sails are disposed. 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. 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. 4 44. | 29 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%202010.pdf | Rig — The Rig of a vessel is the distinctive manner in which her masts and sails are disposed. 42. | 177 | page=177,ocr=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term 'bollard pull' refer to? | The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a ship. | Bollard Pull— The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a ship. 6. Breaking Bulk — The commencing of discharging of cargo from ship. 7. Bunker — Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). 8. Cargo Ship — A ship which is not a passenger ship. 9. 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. 10. Coaster — A vessel specially designed, equipped, manned and licensed to engage regularly in the coasting trade, whether plying coast-wise or making short sea passage within certain specified geographical limits. 11. | 14 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%202010.pdf | Bollard Pull— The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a ship. 6. | 175 | page=175,ocr=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is a bollard used for in maritime contexts? | used for mooring vessels by means of lines extending from the vessel and fastened to the wharf or pier. | 1. ALiner Conference — An organisation whereby a number of ship owners offer their services on a given seas route on conditions agreed by the members. A conference line ship is a vessel of ship owner belonging to such shipping conference. 2. Ballast— Any material intended to provide stability to the ship when it is otherwise empty. 3. Barrage — A term applied toa 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. 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. 5. | 770 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%202010.pdf | 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. 5. |
| What is a liner conference in shipping terms? | An organisation whereby a number of ship owners offer their services on a given seas route on conditions agreed by the members. | 1. ALiner Conference — An organisation whereby a number of ship owners offer their services on a given seas route on conditions agreed by the members. A conference line ship is a vessel of ship owner belonging to such shipping conference. 2. Ballast— Any material intended to provide stability to the ship when it is otherwise empty. 3. Barrage — A term applied toa 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. 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. 5. | 23 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%202010.pdf | ALiner Conference — An organisation whereby a number of ship owners offer their services on a given seas route on conditions agreed by the members. A conference line ship is a vessel of ship owner belonging to such shipping conference. |
| What is a sponson in the context of a paddle-wheel steamer? | a small out board platform strongly bracketed to the side plating and supporting the paddle-wheel bearing. | 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. Starboard Side — Right side of a ship. af 3 48. Steam Vessel — Every description of vessel propelled wholly or in part by the agency of steam. . 49. 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. , 50. Tanker — A cargo ship constructed or adopted for carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature. P 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. | 41 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%202010.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. | 178 |
| What is deducted from GRT to calculate Net Registered Tonnage? | the cubic capacity space (taking 100 cu. feet = 1 ton) occupied by stores, fuel, machinery crew etc. | 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. Passenger Ship— A ship carrying more than twelve passengers. 38. 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. 39. Port Side — Left side of a ship. 40. Reefer —A vessel with refrigerating facilities. 41. | 37 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%202010.pdf | 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. |
| What is the meaning of 'breaking bulk' in shipping? | The commencing of discharging of cargo from ship. | Bollard Pull— The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a ship. 6. Breaking Bulk — The commencing of discharging of cargo from ship. 7. Bunker — Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). 8. Cargo Ship — A ship which is not a passenger ship. 9. 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. 10. Coaster — A vessel specially designed, equipped, manned and licensed to engage regularly in the coasting trade, whether plying coast-wise or making short sea passage within certain specified geographical limits. 11. | 84 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%202010.pdf | Breaking Bulk — The commencing of discharging of cargo from ship. 7. | 175 | page=175,ocr=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the port side of a ship? | Left side of a ship. | 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. Passenger Ship— A ship carrying more than twelve passengers. 38. 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. 39. Port Side — Left side of a ship. 40. Reefer —A vessel with refrigerating facilities. 41. | 786 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/ISS%202010.pdf | Port Side — Left side of a ship. 40. | 177 | page=177,ocr=0 | 0.700 | valid |