Practical aspects of meteorology and oceanography for mariners: A guide for the perplexed

Aroucha, L. C.; Duarte, Heitor de Oliveira; Droguett, Enrique López; Veleda, Dóris

doi:10.1080/23311916.2018.1492314

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“…This is surprising, basically for two reasons. First, understanding the ocean–atmosphere interaction is fundamental for safe ship handling (Aroucha, Duarte, Droguett, & Veleda, 2018; Lobo, 2019), which is confirmed, for example, when we observe the recurrent alerts of bad weather transmitted to mariners by the Brazilian Navy (COSTANORTE, 2018; EBC, 2020; G1, 2020; GAZETAONLINE, 2018), many of which strongly recommend that small vessels do not sail in some regions because bad weather tends to impact them more. Second, the pilot is the greatest expert possessing knowledge of the particular navigational area such as its weather and hazards.…”

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Methodology for Maritime Risk Assessment in Ports due to Meteo‐oceanographic Factors: The Case of the port of Suape, Brazil

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Exploring the effects of meteo‐oceanographic (MO) events on ships’ maneuverability and safety has great potential, since most maritime accidents occur in confined waters, where the speed of ships is low, and the forces of wind and current on ships have particular importance. Therefore, we put forward a methodology that will be used to qualify and classify the risks caused by MO factors to how ships maneuver, dock or undock in a port. The objective is to generate important information for managing risk. The methodology is validated and illustrated step‐by‐step by applying it in Suape, one of the most important ports in Brazil, where the docking of larger tankers (e.g., Suezmax) was not allowed until recently when dredging was done to fit the specifications of such ships, thereby expanding the port's operations. MO data on Suape were collected and recorded from September 2016 to November 2017 and used for the application. Based on expert opinion and discussion with a Suape pilot, 36 accidental scenarios (ASs) were identified and categorized using preliminary hazard analysis. From these, the seven most severe ASs were selected so as to assess in more detail the frequency and consequences of accidents on human health, the environment, and property, for which the MO statistics for the likelihood of an accident and/or dispersal of an oil spill were used. The results show that the methodology is viable to assess risks caused by bad weather and to communicate these to pilots and competent authorities, thus improving the safety of operations.

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