PortWeather
Shared essential weather intelligence. Know your wind, waves, tide and currents
PortWeather was co-developed with OMC International to provide ports with all the information they need in one place.
Safe and smart shipping decisions depend on knowing the weather. The platform brings together OMC's world-leading Dynamic Underkell Clearance (DUKC) and Berth Alert services with high accuracy forecasts and lightning information.
PortWeather is backed by a team with the operational experience and scientific know-how to ensure reliable and convenient access to all your port’s critical weather information.
Your Measurements
PortWeather connects to your existing measurement devices: wave buoys, tide gauges, current meters and meteorological stations. Alternatively, we can design or supply entire environmental monitoring systems to meet your port weather needs.
Flexible Delivery
PortWeather delivers measurements, forecasts, and hindcast statistics through a single online portal. Your team can access one consistent view of your PortWeather wherever they are.
Frequently asked questions
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PortWeather is the ideal single interface for capturing all of your port’s weather-related needs. Removing the need for VTS, Pilots and Harbour Masters to log into multiple websites. PortWeather can include observations from your instrumentation, wave forecasts, wind forecasts, lightning and specialised Berth Alert and Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) solutions from OMC International. It is used by Ports Victoria and North Queensland Bulk Ports in Australia, and multiple ports internationally.
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High resolutions wave forecasts are created and calibrated for your Port, providing the best available forecasts. Wind forecasts are also trained on local observations and contain probability of exceedance information to ensure safe operations and ship movements. All forecasts are verified against observations on a regular basis to ensure they are as accurate as possible.
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The cost of the service will depend on the level of customisation for your port.