‘Commended to anyone who requires a clear and authoritative introduction to the subject’ Marine Engineers Review
Written primarily for serving and trainee deck officers, those studying for certificates of competency in merchant ships and for fishermen, this book provides descriptions of the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology. Includes:
weather forecasting at sea and the use of fax, navtex, and satellite technology
ocean currents and swell
tropical revolving storms
the development and distribution of sea ice
weather routeing
passage planning
the management and care of cargo in heavy weather
fold-out chart of ocean currents.
There is an extensive glossary, revision questions at the end of each chapter, and a fold-out chart of ocean currents as well as numerous explanatory photos and diagrams.
