Tropical Cyclones Seminar – 17 May 2019

Tropical Cyclones Seminar

Analysis – Prognosis and Avoidance

Friday, May 17, 2019, 10:00-15:00, Athens

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“.  (more…)

Modern Marine Meteorology Seminar

Thursday & Friday 18-19 April 2019

On Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19, 2019, the two-day seminar will be held Modern Nautical Meteorology, which is approved from Lloyds in within the framework of DANAOS certification Assessment and Training Center. The seminar constitutes a modern and comprehensive approach to the field of marine meteorology, which is so sensitive for the safety of a ship, bridging in a unique way the old but always useful knowledge with all the latest developments in weather issues on board ships.

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StormGeo Workshop – Tropical Cyclones for Mariners

Thursday, April 4, 2019

The company's Greek office STORMGEO in collaboration with MeteoMarine are organizing a Workshop on “Tropical Cyclones for Mariners” on April 4, 2019. The speaker of the event will be Dr. Nikos Mazarakis  Professor of Marine Meteorology, visiting professor at Uninettuno University/Institute for International Maritime Studies and Director of the Greek Office of the weather company STORMGEOThe seminar will be attended free of charge by students of the master's school.

Seminar at Hellas Liberty

The Importance of Accurate Weather Insight in Shipping

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 – Piraeus

THE Panhellenic Merchant Marine Captains' Association (PEPEN) , the Merchant Navy Executive Training Center (KESEN/P) in collaboration with the company StormGeo, are organizing on April 2, 2019, from 15:00-18:00, at Hellas Liberty, seminar on the topic: “The Importance of Accurate Weather Insight in Shipping”

Seminar Overview

The lecture will focus on issues related to everyday life on board and in the office, and related to weather and charter agreements. The lecture will cover the following topics:

– noon report: how do we report the weather
– why in many cases does the weather differ from the forecast?
– does my ship's anemometer measure correctly?
– Douglas Sea State vs Significant Wave Height
– Currents and Current Factor
– what does good weather mean in the language of charter parties?
– what is the role of a weather company that monitors me?
– weather routing optimization – has effects on ship performance
– how should I think to calculate the optimal course?
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Meteorology for Greek Seas

Nautical Meteorology for the Greek Seas

Saturday and Sunday, March 30 & 31, 2019 – Peristeri – Athens

Seminar Description

The Nautical Meteorology seminar for the Greek Seas is an innovative seminar in which participants learn practical knowledge about the weather at sea and beyond, always in the light of modern meteorological science. Knowledge that is immediately usable and will give them the necessary self-confidence and certainty to deal with the complex weather that prevails in our country. This seminar not only covers theoretical knowledge but also gives practical examples and reveals to participants the secrets of safe weather forecasting. No mathematical or meteorological knowledge is required for participation, only basic internet browsing skills. The seminar is held in groups of a maximum of 8 people.

Target Audience

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Lecture on “Weather and Climate”

A lecture on the topic “Weather and climate, truths and myths” was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, as part of the Municipal Free University of Peristeri, at the Municipal Library. Speakers at the event were Dr. Nikos Mazarakis, Meteorologist and Professor of Marine Meteorology, lecturer of meteorology and NDTIS seminars of the weather company StormGeo Greece and Dr. Dimitra Founta, Principal Researcher at the Institute for Environmental and Sustainable Development Research (IESDR) of the Athens Observatory (OAO). The audience that attended the event had the opportunity to learn useful information about weather and climate. The full video of the event follows.

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