PONDICHERRY MARITIME ACADEMY

WHAT IS CARBON INTENSITY? In the shipping industry, carbon intensity is the measure of a ship’s GHG emissions relative to the amount of cargo carried over a certain distance. This metric is preferable to total carbon emissions as a measure of a vessel’s environmental impact because it controls for periods of inactivity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, total vessel GHG emissions briefly declined as more ships remained docked; this, of course, was due to a dip in supply chain productivity, not because of more efficient shipping. Carbon intensity, on the other hand, takes economic activity into account, providing a more realistic measure of the shipping industry’s progress toward a more sustainable future. OVERVIEW OF THE CARBON INTENSITY INDICATOR (CII): Regulators and other stakeholders in the maritime industry are intensifying their efforts to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. The IMO, as the international regulatory body, set a Greenhouse Gas Re...

International maritime signal flags are various flags used to communicate with ships. The principal system of flags and associated codes is the International Code of Signals. Various navies have flag systems with additional flags and codes, and other flags are used in special uses, or have historical significance A Alfa - Diver below (when stationary); I am undergoing a speed trial B Bravo - I am taking on or discharging explosives C Charlie - (affirmative) D Delta - keep clear of me, I am manoevering with difficulty E Echo - I am altering my course to starboard F Foxtrot - I am disabled, communicate with me G Golf - I require a pilot H Hotel - I have a pilot on board I India - I am altering my course to port J Juliett - I am going to send a message by semaphore K Kilo - you should stop your vessel instantly L Lima - you should stop, I have something important to communicate M Mike - I have a doctor on board N November - no (negative) O Oscar - man overboar...

The United Kingdom and the world paused on Thursday afternoon to pay tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II on news of her passing at age 96. Newscasters on the BBC were emotional reading the news and citizens began to gather to mark the passing for many of them of the only head of state they have ever known. Elizabeth ascended to the throne in 1952 on the death of her father HM King George VI. She became the country’s longest-reigned monarch serving for 70 years and guiding the United Kingdom through many tumultuous periods in history. Her last appearance came just last Tuesday, September 6, when she met Liz Truss and asked her to become the 15th prime minister during the Queen’s long reign. The Queen’s first prime minister was Sir Winston Churchill and she also saw Margaret Thatcher become Britain’s first female prime minister. The Queen was known to be an ardent supporter of the maritime world and the Royal Navy possibly dating back to her early married life when she was a naval offi...

PMA ORGANISES THE 1ST EVER ANNUAL TEACHER'S DAY CYCLE RALLY 2022 in Pondicherry. Teachers play a prominent role in every student's life and help them to shape their future. Apart from teaching, teachers guide their students to make better decisions and teach them good values. After parents, teachers become an important figure in a child's life. Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on September 5 to honour the teachers across our country. Moreover, Teachers' day is also the birth anniversary of Dr S Radhakrishnan, the first Vice President and second President of India Teachers are supporting pillars who play an important role in guiding throughout the students life. They give their best to teach valuable lessons in life and are Students role models whom Students look up to. It is said that the future of a particular country lies in the hands of its children. Thus, a teacher has a major role to play in shaping the future of the students and helping us become su...