Our meteorologists assess weather, waves and route together. When conditions change, the master and office receive a clear recommendation with the reasoning behind it. This allows action to be taken before weather becomes an operational problem.
After registration, we agree the objective with the master and office: safety, ETA or the most economical passage. Throughout the voyage, we assess route, weather, waves, currents and regulatory constraints together. When a better option emerges, the master receives a clear recommendation with the reasoning behind it.
Three services that can be commissioned individually or combined.
We review the planned route regularly and recommend an alternative when weather or waves make an adjustment advisable.
Weather and wave forecasts along a fixed route. Useful when ETA and agreed safety thresholds are the main considerations.
We review route, position and expected weather impact across the fleet. Masters and the office are contacted proactively when agreed thresholds may be reached.
We define the voyage, required support and communication route together with you.
METEO TRACKER brings weather, route and fleet information together in one interface. Our routing desk adds a personal meteorological assessment. The services can be used separately or as one coordinated solution.
Bridge, shore team and WetterWelt routers coordinate routes and recommendations through METEO TRACKER. The office plans and distributes routes; our meteorologists provide direct support when Active Routing is commissioned.
Clear handovers, one point of contact and recommendations whenever conditions require action.
You send the route, vessel data, departure date and required service. The first briefing is typically provided 24 hours before departure.
We compare the planned route with current models and agree recipients, communication route and frequency with you.
Position reports, weather and waves are assessed throughout the voyage. When action is advisable, the master receives a clear recommendation.
On request, we compare the actual voyage with the planned route and assess the effects on time and consumption.
From our routing work
Weather-optimised routes can save fuel and avoid costly delays. Our meteorological support helps reduce voyage costs and makes arrival planning more reliable. Two voyages supported for Ardmore Shipping illustrate the value of route adjustments in practice.
The route was adjusted ahead of Kirk to avoid a weather-related delay. Additional days at sea can lead to substantial extra costs for shipping companies.
Around four days of delay avoided
An alternative route was chosen ahead of Krami, keeping the vessel clear of the areas with strong winds and high seas.
Waves over 5 m and winds over 35 kt avoided on a single voyage
Examples from two supported voyages. Results depend on the vessel, route and weather conditions.
For an initial assessment, send us the ports of departure and destination, departure date, vessel data and required service. We usually respond within one working day with a concrete proposal.
