Weather routeing cuts risk of roll

摘要

The latest developments in weather routeing software and services are adding a new dimension of safety and economy to voyage planning. SASI looks at some of the options available. Oceans away from the traditional weather fax, the latest generation of meteorological services enable ships to make significant savings in fuel costs while adding to the safety of the vessel and its cargo. Although all navigators take account of the weather when planning a voyage, it is the introduction of weather routeing technology that has turned an art into an everyday science.