75 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 7648077342iss2017 0, published by shipmin.gov.in. 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. 38 of the 75 pairs (50.7%) are explanatory questions and 37 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 75 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the function of the Transport Research Wing in the Ministry of Shipping? | the nodal agency for providing information/data on various facets of water borne transport | GOPAL KRISHNA SECRETARY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING PREFACE Transport Research Wing (TRW) in the Ministry of Shipping is the nodal agency for providing information/data on various facets of water borne transport. | 134 | definition | 1.000 | GOPAL KRISHNA SECRETARY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING PREFACE Transport Research Wing (TRW) in the Ministry of Shipping is the nodal agency for providing information/data on various facets of water borne transport. | 3 | page=3,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the meaning of the term 'bunker' in shipping? | Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). | 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. Bollard Pull — The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a ship. Breaking Bulk — The commencing of discharging of cargo from ship. Bunker — Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). Cargo Ship — A ship which is not a passenger ship. 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. | 319 | definition | 1.000 | Bunker — Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). Cargo Ship — A ship which is not a passenger ship. | 199 | page=199,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of ship is a cargo ship? | A ship which is not a passenger ship. | 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. Bollard Pull — The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a ship. Breaking Bulk — The commencing of discharging of cargo from ship. Bunker — Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). Cargo Ship — A ship which is not a passenger ship. 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. | 378 | definition | 1.000 | Cargo Ship — A ship which is not a passenger ship. Cargo Tonnage/Freight Ton — It refers to the earnings cargo carried by a ship and is expressed as either a weight or measurement. | 199 | page=199,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of a sponson on a paddle-wheel steamer? | a small out board platform strongly bracketed to the side plating and supporting the paddle-wheel bearing | 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. 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 the notification in the official Gazette. Shipping Order — Authority given to a shipper to deliver the goods for loading. Sponson — In a paddle-wheel-steamer, a small out board platform strongly bracketed to the side plating and supporting the paddle-wheel bearing. | 787 | definition | 1.000 | Sponson — In a paddle-wheel-steamer, a small out board platform strongly bracketed to the side plating and supporting the paddle-wheel bearing. | 201 | page=201,ocr=1 | ||
| What is the meaning of 'RORO' in the context of vessels? | 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 | 1.000 | 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 | page=8,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| What does the term 'Draft' refer to in the context of ships? | The depth necessary to submerge a ship to her load line | 28. 29. 30. 31. 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. 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. | 392 | definition | 1.000 | Draft — The depth necessary to submerge a ship to her load line. | 200 | page=200,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the symbol '@' indicate in the data? | Information has not been received for the year 2017, last year data has been repeated | Ltd. @ 2017 … … … … 2016 … … … … 2015 … … … … $ Formerly Foods, Fats & Fertilisers Ltd. # As on 30th Sept. ## Formerly SKS Logistics Ltd. $$ Includes exceptional item Rs. 961 Lakh & Includes exchange loss/gain amounting to Rs. 185.53 crores. ** Excludes foreign exchange variations Rs. (-) 22594 lakhs *** Excludes foreign exchange variations Rs Rs. 9933.77 lakhs && Includes exchange fluctutations loss amounting to Rs. 2350.35 lakhs &&&Includes exchange fluctutations gain amounting to Rs. (-) 1624.22 lakhs * Includes exchange difference ^ Formerly Sesa Sterlite Limited/Sesa Goa Limited @Information has not been received for the year 2017, last year data has been repeated + : Deductions include other adjustuments amounting to Rs. 944 lakhs for the year 2016-17 @@ : Dry dock expenses capitalised and included in Ships Source: Annual Reports of respective shipping companies. | 592 | definition | 1.000 | (-) 1624.22 lakhs * Includes exchange difference ^ Formerly Sesa Sterlite Limited/Sesa Goa Limited @Information has not been received for the year 2017, last year data has been repeated + : Deductions include other adjustuments amounting to Rs. | 197 | |||
| What is conference line ship? | a vessel of ship owner belonging to such shipping conference | A Liner 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. Ballast — Any material intended to provide stability to the ship when it is otherwise empty. | 175 | definition | 0.980 | A conference line ship is a vessel of ship owner belonging to such shipping conference. | 199 | page=199,ocr=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of a bollard? | mooring vessels by means of lines extending from the vessel and fastened to the wharf or pier. | 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. Bollard Pull — The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a ship. Breaking Bulk — The commencing of discharging of cargo from ship. Bunker — Ship-space for storing fuel (Coal, Oil etc.). Cargo Ship — A ship which is not a passenger ship. 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. | 83 | definition | 0.980 | 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. Bollard Pull — The amount of pull exerted on a bollard of a ship. | 199 | page=199,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of a coaster? | engage regularly in the coasting trade, whether plying coast-wise or making short sea passage within certain specified geographical limits. | 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. Coasting Ship — A ship exclusively employed in trading 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 port of places in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh or Myanmar. Collier — Generally a coastal ship designed to carry coal. Compensated Gross Tonnage (CGT) — Calculate 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. Craft — A term in marine parlance applied to every kind of vessels but more especially to small vessels when referred to collectively. | 72 | definition | 0.980 | 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. Coasting Ship — A ship exclusively employed in trading 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 port of places in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh or Myanmar. |
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