2 day Tropical Cyclones Seminar

Analysis – Prognosis and Avoidance

18 & 19 October 2016 – 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 meteorological messages (advisories) are read is explained. And all this through practical applications, exercises and numerous examples. This particular seminar was selected in 2015 by the HELMEPA for inclusion in its annual educational program for 2016, and is 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

The seminar, with a total duration of 6 hours, will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 18 & 19, 2016, time: 1600 – 1900 on both days, at 57 Kefallinias and Dodekanisou Streets, in Piraeus, at the facilities of 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. He has more than 5500 hours of teaching experience in the field of Marine Meteorology and in the past has collaborated with major Athenian newspapers, radio stations and television channels. He writes articles for the magazine Octa while also organizing seminars for major companies and groups. For a detailed biography click here.