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Marine Observations

What we use to gather data.

In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts. This includes Navigation Warnings.

The Met Office initiates warnings and prepares routine forecasts for dissemination on behalf of the MCA.

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Latest marine observations

Latest marine observations

Includes current hours observations.

Latest marine observations

Updated hourly.

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Shipping forecast/Gale warnings

Shipping forecast and gale warnings

Includes gale warnings in force, a general synopsis and area forecasts.

Latest shipping/gale warnings
Updated four times a day.

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Inshore waters/strong winds

Inshore waters forecast and strong coastal wind warnings

Includes strong coastal winds, coastal forecasts and an outlook.

Latest inshore waters/strong winds
Updated four times a day.

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High seas/storm warnings

High seas forecast and storm warnings

Includes storm warnings in force, coastal forecasts and an outlook for the next few days.

Latest high seas/storm warnings
Updated twice a day.

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Extended Outlook

Extended outlook forecast

Extended outlook for sea areas starting 48 hours ahead

Latest Extended outlook forecast
Updated once a day.


Caution: The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed. Please refer to GMDSS services, INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. When using these web pages, always check that the page on your screen is not from your cache. Use the Refresh or Reload button if in any doubt.

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