Ports and Marine Transportation

We enhance marine safety and efficiency with specialised forecasts and warnings, helping organisations make informed decisions, ensure passenger and asset safety, and minimise costs.

Why work with the Met Office?

With over 160 years of expertise, the Met Office provides accurate, reliable forecasts using advanced technology and extensive observations. We are committed to precision, reliability, and innovation in the maritime industry, continuously evolving our services to ensure safety and success.

• Maritime Safety

The Met Office ensures public safety at sea with routine marine forecasts and warnings for the Marine and Coastguard Agency, which disseminates Maritime Safety Information (MSI) and navigation warnings around the UK.

• SafeVoyage Route Forecasts

Identify safe weather windows for vessel routes, towing operations, or moving equipment and crew with 5-day forecasts to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency.

• Port Forecasts

Our Port-Specific forecasts consider the geographical and environmental surroundings for determining the weather conditions at one or at multiple port locations. Ports and harbours are very busy places where scheduling and timings are crucial. The weather can cause logistical and financial disruption so having the right forecasts in place is essential for operational efficiency. 

• Visibility Forecasts

Our port-specific forecasts determine weather conditions at one or multiple port locations, essential for operational efficiency in busy ports and harbours where scheduling and timings are crucial.

• Weather Warnings

Receive bespoke warnings for adverse weather conditions like lightning, wind, waves, heavy rainfall, and fog, crucial for proactive decision-making.

• 24/7 Support & Briefings

Contact Marine Meteorologists via telephone, Teams, or email for clarification on weather parameters and operational thresholds. Scheduled live briefings provide in-depth weather information during critical operations.

For further information or to arrange a chat with us, please provide your details in the contact form on this webpage.