Elements and Performance Criteria
- Forecast area weather
- Synoptic chart is interpreted and recorded
- Information received by weather fax is interpreted and recorded
- Weather reports are obtained, interpreted and recorded
- Observations of weather and cloud formations are made, interpreted and recorded
- Statistical data and observations are used to predict likely weather conditions for a determined period
- Use information to predict oceanographic conditions
- Information on ocean current systems is interpreted and recorded
- Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions
- Wave height and swell forecast is made using available information
- Potentially dangerous oceanographic conditions are identified and appropriate action is taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel
- Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts
- Statistical data and observations are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures
- Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts, are documented according to organisational procedures
- Meteorological and nautical publications are updated and stored according to organisational procedures