IN THE KNOW Podcast 5: Changing Weather

In this episode of the Maritime Executive Magazine podcast, editor-in-chief Tony Munoz spoke with marine meteorology expert Lee Chesneau about changes that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is making to its ocean weather charts, which thousands of mariners rely on for high seas forecasting.

According to Chesneau, many deck officers may not be aware of these changes, which could have significant implications for safe and efficient vessel routing. Listen in on their conversation for more on this story:

 

Recent changes to the contents of the surface forecast charts:

48-hour surface forecast created before March 7 (NOAA OPC)

The same chart as it would appear after March 7, omissions in black (NOAA OPC / Lee Chesneau)

 

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