Wednesday 30 & Thursday 31 October 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 EET
The unique seminar attended by hundreds of captains, essential for every bridge officer!
Handouts, workbook, and video lessons are provided.
A comprehensive 6-hour webinar designed to educate both masters and cadets on the following:
- How to read and interpret official charts received on board
- How to read wave charts
- How to make weather forecasts based on meteorological data received on board
- How to plan a course safely and economically, avoiding the unpleasant consequences of bad weather
- How to maximize the use of modern digital weather forecasting tools
For individual registration, click here.
For corporate registration, click here.
The Webinar is aimed at both professional and cadets seafarers, regardless of rank, as well as ocean-going skippers.
The first day of the webinar is dedicated to learning how to read official surface maps (facsimile) and wave maps. Through numerous examples and practical applications, participants will not only learn how to read these maps but also how to use them effectively, enabling them to avoid dangerous weather situations and plan their courses safely and confidently.
The second day of the webinar focuses on learning the principles of weather routing optimization, with an emphasis on commonly used optimization methods.
Participants will also learn how to obtain official weather charts and GRIB files through Saildocs, and how to optimize their routes using the Bon Voyage System.
First day (10.00 – 13.00 EET)
- Official Surface Charts Overview | Isobars and Wind, Lows Tracks, Warning Labels
- Official Waves Charts | Significant Wave Height, Swell & Wind Wave | Observed Wave
- Practice on the maps | Workbook Exercises
Second day (10.00 – 13.00 EET)
- Weather Routing Optimization | How it works, Methodologies, Benefits
- Bon Voyage System | Optimize your route with one of the most popular weather navigation software
- Saildocs | Learn how to get the official charts through the vessel’s email
Price
200€ per participant. This price includes handouts, video lessons on key seminar topics, and a certificate of participation.
Registrations
For individual registration, click here.
For corporate registration, click here.
The seminar will be conducted through Zoom. After paying for your participation, you will be sent a link and detailed instructions to log in and watch the webinar. The course is interactive. This means that the participants are actively involved, expressing their questions but also participating in solving exercises with maps and weather programs.
Instructor
The instructor of the seminar is Dr. Nikos Mazarakis.
Dr. Mazarakis is a Professor of Marine Meteorology, a visiting professor at Uninettuno University/Institute for International Maritime Studies, a lecturer at KEDIVIM University of Western Macedonia, and the General Office Manager of the Greek Office of StormGeo, part of Alfa Laval. Additionally, he collaborates as a research associate at the National Observatory of Athens.
He is a key presenter on meteorology in the program “Enhancing Maritime Security Spirit in the Eastern Mediterranean” and has over 6000 hours of teaching experience in Marine Meteorology. In the past, he has worked with major Greek newspapers, radio stations, and tv channels. Dr. Mazarakis organizes seminars for large companies and groups and has delivered numerous lectures in various countries, focusing on maritime weather conditions.
For his detailed CV, click here.