285 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Stevodering & Shore Handling Policy 0, published by newmangaloreport.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. 159 of the 285 pairs (55.8%) are explanatory questions and 126 restate a figure. 99.30% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 285 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 third method described for handling cargo at the port? | the handling at berth number 14 using the private HMC of 100 ton capacity | One is the use of the ship crane, the second one is the use of the Port owned 64 Ton capacity Harbour Mobile Crane (HMC) at berth numbers 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7. The third one is the handling at berth number 14 using the private HMC of 100 ton capacity. The cargo unloaded is loaded onto the tipper directly for transporting it to the storage yard/shed. | 174 | definition | 1.000 | The third one is the handling at berth number 14 using the private HMC of 100 ton capacity. | 5 | page=5,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is not considered in the investment for cargo handling equipment? | no capital cost considered (b) | The investment made for deployment of cargo handling equipment is to be reckoned in the form of equipment hire cost. Hence there is no capital cost considered (b). Operating cost: As per the Guidelines, the operating cost is to be assessed under the following four categories. | 132 | definition | 1.000 | Hence there is no capital cost considered (b). | 9 | page=9,block=8 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of a mobile crane or FLT? | used for unloading, stacking and delivery of cargo | The cargo is unloaded on to tractor trailers and moved to storage yard. The mobile crane/FLT is used for unloading, stacking and delivery of cargo. The containers is handled in conventional method i.e.by ship crane or HMC and loaded on to trailers and moved to container storage yard. | 96 | definition | 1.000 | The mobile crane/FLT is used for unloading, stacking and delivery of cargo. | 21 | page=21,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of rate is specified for charges? | a composite rate and no other charges can be levied | 4. The charges specified is a composite rate and no other charges can be levied. (b). | 28 | definition | 1.000 | The charges specified is a composite rate and no other charges can be levied. | 31 | page=31,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is specified about the charges for the services mentioned? | a composite rate for above services and no other charges can be levied | (iii). The charges specified are a composite rate for above services and no other charges can be levied. (iv). | 33 | definition | 1.000 | The charges specified are a composite rate for above services and no other charges can be levied. | 88 | page=88,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is stated about the availability of port labour in many places? | not working in many places | We have to deploy private labours. Port labour is not working in many places. (vii). | 50 | definition | 1.000 | Port labour is not working in many places. | 91 | page=91,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does Clause 4.4.1 of the Stevedoring and Shore Handling Guidelines require? | the adoption of different handling methods for shore handling operations | The NMPT has also stated that since, there was no much difference for these two categories, it has considered productivity norms for the handling of container empty and laden at 70 TEUs only. the NMPT has proposed the performance norms in tonnes only. The NMPT to propose performance standards for containers in TEUs as considered by the port in upfront tariff calculation. The performance norm for containers in TEU’s has been prescribed in the proposed Scale of Rates. (e). Clause 4.4.1 of the Stevedoring and Shore handling Guidelines stipulates the adoption of different handling methods for shore handling operations. Five methods for dry bulk cargo and four methods for break bulk cargo have been prescribed for arriving at upfront tariff rates. Please explain explicitly which of the five method is considered for arriving at proposed upfront tariff rates. | 549 | definition | 1.000 | Clause 4.4.1 of the Stevedoring and Shore handling Guidelines stipulates the adoption of different handling methods for shore handling operations. | 20 | page=20,block=1 | 0.700 | |
| What do the guidelines specify for setting tariffs for machinery and machinery parts? | to propose tariff on per shift basis based on the best productivity achieved by the ports in handling such cargo | The Tariff for Jumbo bags and project cargo has been included in the revised proposal. The performance standards have been proposed for the break bulk cargo for which the Tariff has been sought. (c). For Machinery and machinery parts the port has not proposed performance standards instead inserted a note as prescribed in the guidelines. The guidelines require the port to propose tariff on per shift basis based on the best productivity achieved by the ports in handling such cargo. The port has considered productivity of 900 per shift per hook for this cargo in tariff calculation. The port may consider to incorporate the same as the performance standards as done for other break bulk cargo, following the guidelines. The performance standard for Machinery and Machinery parts has been included in the proposed performance standard. 7. | 371 | definition | 1.000 | The guidelines require the port to propose tariff on per shift basis based on the best productivity achieved by the ports in handling such cargo. | 24 | page=24,block=1 | ||
| What position does a Tindal hold in Dry Bulk operations? | the leader of the Gang | The Guidelines do not stipulate any norms towards deployment of one Tindal for Dry Bulk operations. It was understood during processing of stevedoring and shore handling proposal of KPT, that Tindal who is the leader of the Gang is a mandatory requirement per shift. The NMPT was requested to examine the requirement of Tindal in light of above and make necessary modification in the proposal. The NMPT has considered the requirement of Tindal and accordingly modified the proposal. Recognising that the number of labour considered by the NMPT is based on NTA, the labour deployment as proposed by the port is considered. | 206 | definition | 1.000 | It was understood during processing of stevedoring and shore handling proposal of KPT, that Tindal who is the leader of the Gang is a mandatory requirement per shift. | 44 | page=44,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What authority does Clause 1.8 of the guidelines grant? | accept necessary adjustment in norms based on justification furnished by the port keeping in view the port specific conditions. | A comparative position of the equipment deployment as per norms prescribed in the Stevedoring and Shore Handling Guidelines, and equipment deployment proposed by NMPT for the methods adopted by the port for Shore handling operation and justification furnished by the NMPT for slight deviation, if any, from the prescribed norms is attached as Annex - IV for dry bulk cargo and break bulk cargo. Clause 1.8 of the Guidelines allows this Authority to accept necessary adjustment in norms based on justification furnished by the port keeping in view the port specific conditions. In view of the above provision in the guidelines and in view of justification furnished by NMPT for deviation from norms as brought out in said Annex, the equipment profile proposed by NMPT is accepted. (iv). | 449 | definition | 1.000 | Clause 1.8 of the Guidelines allows this Authority to accept necessary adjustment in norms based on justification furnished by the port keeping in view the port specific conditions. In view of the above provision in the guidelines and in view of justification furnished by NMPT for deviation from norms as brought out in said Annex, the equipment profile proposed by NMPT is accepted. |
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