Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret weather and oceanographic information
- Ocean and weather conditions are observed and interpreted
- Measurements of current local, meteorological and oceanographic parameters are made and recorded using appropriate shipboard instruments
- Weather charts and satellite images are acquired and interpreted
- Weather reports are obtained and interpreted
- Use information to predict local weather and oceanographic conditions
- Forecasts of local weather and oceanographic conditions are correctly made using available information
- Wave height and swell forecast is made using available information
- Effects of local topographical features on wind flow and weather conditions are estimated using available information
- Potentially dangerous conditions are identified and appropriate action is taken to secure vessel
- Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts
- Weather and oceanographic information and forecasts are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures
- Action on vessel operations initiated as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts is documented according to organisational procedures
- Meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are updated and stored according to organisational procedures