PONDICHERRY MARITIME ACADEMY

We have been intrigued by this question: How are ships ‘parked’ upon their arrival in ports, jetties, and piers? Unlike cars, they can’t simply be put off gear and parking brakes! Ships don’t have brakes in the first place. Ships need to be fastened and fixated soundly for conducting all kinds of shore operations such as cargo loading/unloading, refuelling, bunkering, ballasting/deballasting, boarding/deboarding, maintenance, repairing, and often for idle times based on voyage schedules and berth or workforce availability. So, mooring or the system of securing a vessel soundly for the purposes mentioned above is indispensable in studying ships and offshore structures.  Differences between mooring, docking and anchoring It is common to get confused with the terms mooring, docking and anchoring and may use them interchangeably. But there are stark differences between them.  Anchoring is the system of securing a vessel amid the sea when the ship is not near the vicinity...

If you have high blood pressure, you may wonder if medication is necessary to bring the numbers down. But lifestyle plays a vital role in treating high blood pressure. Controlling blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle might prevent, delay or reduce the need for medication. Here are 10 lifestyle changes that can lower blood pressure and keep it down 1. LOSE EXTRA POUNDS AND WATCH YOUR WAISTLINE Blood pressure often increases as weight increases. Being overweight also can cause disrupted breathing while you sleep (sleep apnea), which further raises blood pressure. Weight loss is one of the most effective lifestyle changes for controlling blood pressure. If you're overweight or have obesity, losing even a small amount of weight loss can help reduce blood pressure. In general, blood pressure might go down by about 1 millimeter of mercury (mm Hg) with each kilogram (about 2.2 pounds) of weight lost. Also, the size of the waistline is important. Carrying too much weight around th...

  Carbon Capture Carbon capture is defined as capturing carbon dioxide at the point of emission or from the atmosphere, either indirectly or directly. At this point, carbon is separated from other gasses, transported, and then later buried or stored in a suitable deep, underground place. In 2010, worldwide carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels were around 32 Gigatons. Industrial operations and stationary emission sources such as cement manufacturing, power plants, and refineries are responsible for producing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Between 1750 and 2010, approximately 50% of the overall anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions have been generated in the previous 40 years. Types Of Carbon Capture Pre-combustion carbon capture Pre-combustion carbon procedures involve trapping carbon before the combustion process of fossil fuels ends. Synthesis syngas or gas is produced when oil, coal, or natural gas is heated in oxygen and steam. The gas is composed of carbon dioxide, ca...