Law and insurance

The Met Office is able to provide authoritative, impartial guidance on the environmental conditions prevailing at the time under review, no matter where in the world the event took place.

Cases might include: ship loss or collision heavy weather damage personal injury safe port issues vessel performance

Whether they refer to a particular location - perhaps a port - or a particular route, the Met Office can help to answer your weather-related questions. Guidance is available in a range of formats, from a high-quality written report to expert testimony in court or arbitration hearings. The Met Office's impressive track record of involvement with high-profile cases ensures that you will receive the best possible advice.

Amongst the clients who benefit from our services and data are:

• shipping law firms - both 'dry' and 'wet' practices
  
  
• protection and indemnity clubs
  
  
• insurers
  
  
• naval architects
  
  
• marine surveyors

Many of these rely on the Met Office as their first port of call.

For further information about working with the Met Office on weather solutions, please contact our 24-hour Customer Centre or e-mail marine@metoffice.gov.uk.