Essar Shipping Fleet Quiz: Test Your Maritime Knowledge

How well do you know Essar Shipping? Take this quiz covering its fleet, milestones, certifications, and operations across three difficulty levels.

Mar 19, 2026 - 13:23
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1. In which year was "Essar Shipping" formally incorporated as a listed entity?

Although the Essar Group had maritime roots going back decades, the formal listing of its shipping arm on Indian stock exchanges came much later. This move opened the company to public investment and greater transparency.

2005
2008
2010
2012

2. Which certification did "Essar Shipping" become the first Indian shipping company to obtain in 1995?

In 1995, Essar Shipping achieved a landmark safety milestone that no other Indian shipping company had reached before. This certification set a new benchmark for safety management practices across the Indian maritime industry.

ISO 14001 Environmental Certification
International Safety Management Code
OHSAS 18001
ISO 9001 Quality Certification

3. Which shipping company did "Essar Shipping" acquire in 1992, adding about 14 vessels?

Essar Shipping's 1992 acquisition was a bold fleet expansion move. The acquired company brought roughly 14 vessels into the fold, significantly boosting Essar's capacity to handle bulk cargo across domestic and international routes.

Jayanti Shipping Company
Mogul Lines Limited
South India Shipping Corporation
Karnataka Shipping Corporation

4. How many barrels of crude oil does Essar Shipping’s fleet handle per day?

Essar Shipping plays a significant role in global energy logistics. Its tanker fleet moves enormous volumes of crude oil daily, making it one of the more substantial private players in India's petroleum shipping sector.

Two million barrels
Five million barrels
Twelve million barrels
Eight million barrels

5. What is the name of the semi-submersible rig held by "Essar Shipping"?

Essar Shipping diversified beyond tankers into offshore drilling. This semi-submersible rig, secured against a syndicated term loan, represents the company's strategic push into oilfield services and deep-water exploration support.

Essar Wildcat
Drillship Alpha
Deep Horizon
Essar Driller

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