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Offshore oil and gas services

Helicopter landing on an oil rig.

Managing risk within the oil and gas industry is crucial, and we understand the hazards the weather can pose to your operations. Adverse conditions can easily disrupt offshore projects, causing damage, delays and extra costs.

As marine experts we can provide a complete and accurate picture of the risks, helping you to minimise downtime and ensure operations are carried out safely.

How we can help

We have been supporting offshore oil and gas operations for more than 30 years. Through our centre of excellence for marine forecasting in Aberdeen, we are established as an accurate and reliable supplier of weather and metocean information.

We are continually investing in our science and technology to improve the accuracy and resolution of the forecasts we provide. All our forecasts are quality controlled by experienced, highly trained marine forecasters. We provide 24/7 monitoring and support across all our operations, giving you confidence in the information we provide and the decision you make.

Services we offer

Marine forecasts are integral to operational planning. Resources can be efficiently and safely deployed on operations by assessing current and forecast weather and sea conditions. Our experience in this industry means we understand the issues the weather presents for you.

Our services enable you to:

A tanker and oil rig
  • Minimise costs and reduce weather related risk
  • Achieve highest levels of safety through receipt of timely and accurate advice
  • Maximise efficiency and improve resource allocation through accurate identification of weather windows

Our range of services:

  • Five-day forecast
  • Forecaster offshore to support you during your operation
  • Tow forecast
  • Probability forecast
  • Site-specific forecast

Safesee

Safesee is a web-based weather information system designed to improve operational decision-making within the marine and offshore industries. It pulls together a number of products and weather layers to provide a one-stop weather shop for your sites.

Make a difference to your operations with Safesee (PDF, 200 kB)

Find out more about Safesee

Safesee and Subsea 7

We provided round the clock advice to Subsea 7 when it undertook critical operations in the North Sea. We provided hindcast data, up to date forecasts and an experienced onsite marine forecaster to ensure they achieved safe and successful operations.

For more information about how we can help, please email us: marine@metoffice.gov.uk

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