(a) whether there is a shortfall in the carriage of cargo capacity
and carriage of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant/Liquid Cargo carrier;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether foreign vessels are enjoying almost ninety percent of
Indian cargo business;
(d) whether a large number of Indian cargo vessels are also too
old to carry dry cargo like iron ore which is a major component of
Indian export;
(e) if so, whether the Government has any proposal to procure more
modern cargo vessels; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?