Importance of metocean awareness - 16 October UK

19 June 2008, 10:49am

A new, three-day course, aimed at those who need to have a greater understanding of meteorology and oceanography, will be run by the UK's Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) at its headquarters, 80 Coleman Street, London, between Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th October 2008.

The Metocean Awareness Course has been developed for all those who need to better understand meteorological and oceanographic conditions worldwide and how it impacts on the effectiveness of their work. For example, within the offshore industry, the effect of meteorology and oceanography has a major impact on both design and operations. If, for example, users of metocean information are not aware of the implications that the weather, waves, currents and water levels can have on their operations or design work, then things can go wrong, resulting in serious health and safety and economic consequences.

All those involved in offshore operations or design, from project managers to engineers will benefit from this course. The course has been carefully planned to be appropriate for both new entrants and those with many years experience.

The format of the event will include a mixture of short taught sessions given by industry experts and participatory workshop sessions. The course will cover five key elements.

Part I: Oil and gas industry requirements for metocean criteria and statistics

Part II: Metocean parameters and conditions around the world

Part III: Metocean data acquisition

Part IV: Numerical modelling and weather forecasting

Part V: Developing metocean design criteria and metocean climate statistics

For more details of the course, visit www.imarest.org/events/metocean

To register email technical@imarest.org or contact +44 (0)20 7382 2605

www.imarest.org/events/metocean

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