| What is the goal of the Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act 1986 and its Regulations? | to protect the workmen from industrial accidents and occupational diseases | The Port follows the Safety committee Management System, wherein the Safety at the Port is managed by the Port Safety Management committee. NMPA abides by all the applicable statutory rules and regulations. The safety at Docks area is as per the guidelines laid in the Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare ) Act 1986 and the Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare Regulations) 1990 framed under the Act. The said Act and Regulations are framed to protect the workmen from industrial accidents and occupational diseases. The Act is administered by the Ministry of Labor and Employment through the DGFASLI, Director General of Factories and Advice Services and Labor Institute and the same is enforced in the Ports by the Inspectorate of Dock Safety. | 450 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23.pdf | The said Act and Regulations are framed to protect the workmen from industrial accidents and occupational diseases. | 45 | page=45,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Jal Tarang Hindi In-house Magazine? | to augment creative writing in Hindi among the employees of the Port. | During the valedictory function, the prize winners of the Hindi competitions were awarded with cash prizes and certificates were distributed. On this occasion, a Hindi message was released by the Chairperson, NMPA which was circulated among all the officers/employees of the Port. ► Hindi Publications Administration Report & Annual Accounts of the Port are published bilingually and “Jal Tarang” Hindi In-house Magazine is published regularly. In-house magazine is published to augment creative writing in Hindi among the employees of the Port. The officials are showing their writing skills by contributing articles, poems and short-stories, etc. ► Hindi Workshop During the year, quarterly Hindi Workshops were organized in the Port to train and familiarize the officials with OL Policy of the Union and orders are issued from time to time in this regard. | 476 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23.pdf | In-house magazine is published to augment creative writing in Hindi among the employees of the Port. The officials are showing their writing skills by contributing articles, poems and short-stories, etc. |
| What system is used by the Port to oversee safety management? | the Safety committee Management System | The Port follows the Safety committee Management System, wherein the Safety at the Port is managed by the Port Safety Management committee. NMPA abides by all the applicable statutory rules and regulations. The safety at Docks area is as per the guidelines laid in the Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare ) Act 1986 and the Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare Regulations) 1990 framed under the Act. The said Act and Regulations are framed to protect the workmen from industrial accidents and occupational diseases. The Act is administered by the Ministry of Labor and Employment through the DGFASLI, Director General of Factories and Advice Services and Labor Institute and the same is enforced in the Ports by the Inspectorate of Dock Safety. | 17 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23.pdf | The Port follows the Safety committee Management System, wherein the Safety at the Port is managed by the Port Safety Management committee. | 45 | page=45,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are Shipping movements? | carried out round the clock throughout the year including during monsoon period | Highlights Of Marine Department 2022-23 1. Shipping movements are carried out round the clock throughout the year including during monsoon period. Vessels drawing upto14.0mtr draft are handled at various berths. | 66 | definition | 0.980 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23.pdf | Shipping movements are carried out round the clock throughout the year including during monsoon period. | 53 | page=53,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What did M/s Lia Travels and Tours appreciate about the New Mangalore Port Authority? | simplifying the procedure and making it customer friendly, especially regarding Safety and Security clearances, in a transparent manner | M/s Lia Travels and Tours expressed their gratitude towards NMPA for the co- operation extended by simplifying the procedure and making it customer friendly, especially regarding Safety and Security clearances, in a transparent manner as this troupe was performing for the first time onboard the vessel. This has helped them in conducting their performance as per schedule. 14. The Commissioner, Mangaluru City Corporation, Mangalore has expressed his gratitude towards New Mangalore Port Authority for the assistance and wholehearted support during the recent fire that occurred at Solid Waste Disposal site, Pachanady. He informed that bringing the fire under control and eliminating the hotspots would have taken much longer time without NMPA’s involvement. | 99 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23.pdf | M/s Lia Travels and Tours expressed their gratitude towards NMPA for the co- operation extended by simplifying the procedure and making it customer friendly, especially regarding Safety and Security clearances, in a transparent manner as this troupe was performing for the first time onboard the vessel. |
| What ensures the quick turnaround time of vessels calling at New Mangalore Port? | All Port crafts are well maintained in compliance with the requirements of statutory authority as well as the classification society | It may be noted that inspite of late arrival of dredger in the Port and delay in completing the dredging, Marine Department restored the draft 14m before December 2022 by taking a calculative risk in the interest of the Port and Nation. 5. VLCCs are handled at SPM without any delay. 6. All Port crafts are well maintained in compliance with the requirements of statutory authority as well as the classification society as a result, the department manages to carry out all shipping movements without any interruption or delays. Thus ensuring quick turnaround time of vessels calling at New Mangalore Port. 7. Water front area patrolled on 24 x 7 basis by high speed security boats. 8. Availability and utilization of Port crafts are maintained well within RFD target. NEW MANGALORE PORT AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATION REPORT - 2022-23 | 287 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23.pdf | 6. All Port crafts are well maintained in compliance with the requirements of statutory authority as well as the classification society as a result, the department manages to carry out all shipping movements without any interruption or delays. |
| What has the increase in draft attributed to in recent years? | handling more cargo during the corresponding previous years | further observation of siltation pattern. In the other hand the Marine Department has been able to calculatively handle higher draft vessels corresponding to the previous years (It may be noted that, with monsoon dredging in the previous years, draft used to fall due to siltation up to -12.7 mtrs from -14.0 mtrs during every year from inception of this Port). presently without monsoon dredging, in the first year(2020) Marine Department ensured a draft of 13.5 mtrs throughout and during the last two years(2021 & 2022), Marine Department has been able to safely and successfully maintained a draft of 13.75 mtrs (more than year 2020) throughout. Increase in draft has greatly attributed in handling more cargo during the corresponding previous years. | 694 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23.pdf | Increase in draft has greatly attributed in handling more cargo during the corresponding previous years. | 57 | page=57,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What initiative led to the cessation of monsoon dredging at New Mangalore Port Authority? | the initiatives and guidance of the Chairman, NMPA and with the positive and enthusiastic approach by the Marine Department | 16. Every year during Monsoon period, the monsoon dredging used to be carried out incurring huge expenditure to the Port. With the initiatives and guidance of the Chairman, NMPA and with the positive and enthusiastic approach by the Marine Department, the monsoon dredging was ceased for NEW MANGALORE PORT AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATION REPORT - 2022-23 | 127 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23.pdf | With the initiatives and guidance of the Chairman, NMPA and with the positive and enthusiastic approach by the Marine Department, the monsoon dredging was ceased for NEW MANGALORE PORT AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATION REPORT - 2022-23 | 55 | page=55,block=7 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the subsidy granted by the Port Management to the canteen inside the wharf? | to enable them to provide food at concessional rates to the Port employees | Food/refreshment is provided at concessional rates to the employees through a Canteen inside the Wharf area. The Port Management grants subsidy to the Canteen inside the wharf so as to enable them to provide food at concessional rates to the Port employees. Another Canteen is operated in the A.O. building. Direct Benefit Transfer of Rs.500/- per month is given to Class III & IV regular employees of NMPA working in A.O.Building premises including Stores, Auto Garage, Electrical Sub-Division I & II, RCHW Office, Pump House & Hospital (except those working and posted inside the Wharf area). NEW MANGALORE PORT AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATION REPORT - 2022-23 | 182 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23.pdf | The Port Management grants subsidy to the Canteen inside the wharf so as to enable them to provide food at concessional rates to the Port employees. | 77 | page=77,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What kind of agreement did the Port establish with a local university? | a MoU with a local university having institutes for hospitality as well as Ports and shipping | Qualified resource persons were provided by Dept. of AYUSH during each cruise call to experience the meditation which was much appreciated by the cruise passengers. b. Parting gifts were presented to the Cruise passengers while embarkation on the vessel. The gifts (fridge magnets and key chains) were procured though local vendors depicting the art and culture of the country. The gifts would help the passengers to associate with the great memories at the Port and remind the passengers about the hospitality experience. c. Deploying the students for Hospitality: The Port has entered into a MoU with a local university having institutes for hospitality as well as Ports and shipping. For the students learning and practical experience, the university sends 10-15 students for every cruise call. The students’ presence generates a hospitable atmosphere. | 592 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Administration%20Report%202022-23.pdf | Deploying the students for Hospitality: The Port has entered into a MoU with a local university having institutes for hospitality as well as Ports and shipping. |