Tropical Cyclones Seminar

Analysis – Prognosis and Avoidance

13 February 2017 – Piraeus

Seminar Description

The tropical cyclone seminar is a modern and comprehensive approach to the most dangerous meteorological phenomenon that a sailor can encounter. This seminar provides all the basic knowledge that the bridge officer must know, such as the structure of tropical cyclones, the name, the dangerous and navigable semicircle, the Rule 1-2-3 rule and the revised danger zone. Special reference is also made to the way tropical cyclones are symbolized on surface maps, issued by the world's largest meteorological services (NOAA, JMA) and the way in which meteorological messages (advisories) are read is explained. And all this through practical applications, exercises and numerous examples. This particular seminar was selected by the HELMEPA for inclusion in its annual educational program for 2016, and was implemented on the 2nd day of the seminar entitled “Maritime Safety“. 

Target Audience

The Nautical Meteorology seminar on Tropical Cyclones is aimed at bridge officers of ocean-going ships of any rank, AEN students as well as office executives of shipping companies.

Seminar contents

Saffir – Simpson wind scale, nomenclature of tropical cyclones, formation of tropical cyclones, structure of tropical cyclones, seasons and trajectories of tropical cyclones, dangerous and navigable semicircle, rule 1-2-3, danger zone, plotting tropical cyclones on meteorological surface maps and forecasting their trajectory, calculating the optimal course to avoid tropical cyclones, using e-mail to receive meteorological information and forecasts concerning tropical cyclones.

Where and When

Το σεμινάριο θα διεξαχθεί τη Δευτέρα 13 Φεβρουαρίου 2017, ώρα: 1000 – 1500 στην οδό Κεφαλληνίας 57 και Δωδεκανήσου, στον Πειραιά, στις εγκαταστάσεις της EIMFor the map of the area click here.

Cost

The participation cost is €130. A discount of 23% is offered for AEN students and the price is €100. This price includes the attendance book, coffee breaks and the certificate of participation.

Registrations

For more information contact us and to register click here.

Reporter

The presenter of the seminars is Dr. Nikos MazarakisDr. Nikos Mazarakis is Professor of Marine Meteorology and Associate Researcher at National Observatory of Athens. Έχει στο ενεργητικό του περισσότερες από 5500 ώρες διδασκαλίας στο αντικείμενο της Ναυτικής Μετεωρολογίας ενώ στο παρελθόν έχει συνεργαστεί με μεγάλες αθηναϊκές εφημερίδες, ραδιοφωνικούς σταθμούς και τηλεοπτικά κανάλια. Διοργανώνει σεμινάρια σε μεγάλες εταιρίες αλλά και ομίλους, ενώ συνεργάζεται με τους ραδιοφωνικούς σταθμούς ΒΗΜΑ FM και Παραπολιτικά. Παράλληλα είναι σύμβουλος στην εταιρία StormGeo. Για αναλυτικό βιογραφικό πατήστε here.