At Carnival UK we’re members of the Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) scheme whose members share meteorological observations while at sea and we’re pleased to say our ships are still sharing their data.
For individual ships, the overall picture is good, with five of our nine ships hitting the first quarter target (90 observations). This is especially noteworthy given the Covid-19 situation. You can see the number of observations below.
Our ships send meteorological observations whilst at sea, which make a vital contribution to worldwide weather forecasting, ship routing and the safety of life at sea for all mariners. They’re also shared with other national met services around the world and are vital for other industries including transport (e.g. for ship building & routing), health & national security, to name a few. They are also required as supporting evidence for the decisions made by government in response to climate change.
Adam Ryan, Port Meteorological Officer said: “Thanks (to the ships) for their ongoing support and participation in the VOS Scheme. The observations they send are highly valued and make a vital contribution to marine weather forecasting and the safety of life at sea for all mariners.”