Tropical Cyclones Webinar

Analysis – Prognosis and Avoidance

Tuesday 23 April 2024, 17:00-20:30

Webinar Description

The webinar on tropical cyclones is a modern and comprehensive approach to the most dangerous meteorological phenomenon that a mariner can face. This course covers all the basic knowledge a bridge officer needs to know, such as tropical cyclone structure, naming, the dangerous and navigable semicircle, Rule 1-2-3 and the revised danger zone. Special reference is also made to the way tropical cyclones are symbolized on the surface maps issued by the largest meteorological services in the world (NOAA, JMA) and the way to read the meteorological messages (advisories) is explained. And all this through practical applications, exercises and numerous examples. This particular seminar was chosen by HELMEPA for inclusion in its annual educational program of 2016, and was implemented on the 2nd day of the seminar entitled "Navigation Safety".  (more…)

Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 March 2024, 10:00 – 13:00

The unique seminar attended by hundreds of masters, a must for every sailor! Paper notes, exercises and video lessons are provided!

A comprehensive 9-hour webinar that educates the professional or cadet sailor:

• to read and understand official charts received on board
• to read wave charts
• to make a forecast based on meteorological data received on board
• to plan his course safely and economically, avoiding the unpleasant consequences of bad weather
• make the most of modern digital weather forecasting tools
• to understand modern environmental regulations to reduce emissions and how they relate to weather routing

For individual registration press here. For mass corporate registration press here.

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Meteorology for the Greek Seas

Saturday 17, Sunday 18 and Sunday 25 February 2024, 17:00-20:00

Webinar Description

The 9-hour Meteorology Webinar for the Greek Seas is an innovative webinar in which participants learn practical knowledge about weather at sea and beyond, always in the light of modern meteorological science. Knowledge, which is immediately usable and will give them the necessary self-confidence and confidence to deal with the complex weather that prevails in our country. This particular webinar does not only cover theoretical knowledge but gives practical examples and reveals to the participants the secrets of safe weather forecasting. No mathematical or meteorological knowledge is required to participate, just basic internet browsing skills. 

Target Audience

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Τετάρτη 29, Πέμπτη 30 Νοεμβρίου και Παρασκευή 1 Δεκεμβρίου 2023, 17:00 – 20:00  

The unique seminar attended by hundreds of masters, a must for every sailor! Paper notes, exercises and video lessons are provided!

A comprehensive 9-hour webinar that educates the professional or cadet sailor:

• to read and understand official charts received on board
• to read wave charts
• to make a forecast based on meteorological data received on board
• to plan his course safely and economically, avoiding the unpleasant consequences of bad weather
• make the most of modern digital weather forecasting tools
• to understand modern environmental regulations to reduce emissions and how they relate to weather routing

For individual registration press here. For mass corporate registration press here.

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Tropical Cyclones Webinar

Analysis – Prognosis and Avoidance Πέμπτη και Παρασκευή 19-20 Οκτωβρίου 2023, 17:00-19:30

Webinar Description

The webinar on tropical cyclones is a modern and comprehensive approach to the most dangerous meteorological phenomenon that a mariner can face. This course covers all the basic knowledge a bridge officer needs to know, such as tropical cyclone structure, naming, the dangerous and navigable semicircle, Rule 1-2-3 and the revised danger zone. Special reference is also made to the way tropical cyclones are symbolized on the surface maps issued by the largest meteorological services in the world (NOAA, JMA) and the way to read the meteorological messages (advisories) is explained. And all this through practical applications, exercises and numerous examples. This particular seminar was chosen by HELMEPA for inclusion in its annual educational program of 2016, and was implemented on the 2nd day of the seminar entitled "Navigation Safety".  (more…)