High resolution metocean forecasting: key to a successful offshore seismic survey

Paul Boughton
High resolution metocean forecasting: key to a successful offshore seismic survey.

An understanding of the forecast metocean conditions is critical for efficient and safe execution of seismic survey projects. Nowcasting International provides a range of high resolution operational planning tools in support of our survey clients as they move into new territories.

Nowcasting Pro is a high resolution metocean forecasting solution designed to support weather sensitive offshore operations. Its unique, patented service relies on some of the world's most advanced metocean modelling technologies. Forecast data is updated every 6 hours and presented in an innovative and user -friendly display.

Supported by advanced metocean modelling, expert forecasters and a robust delivery technology our customers can:

* Accurately plan for operational downtime and identify short working windows for weather sensitive operations.
* Optimise routing for rig and installation towing operations.
* Predict adverse weather conditions and ensure safety of crew and equipment.

In the Gulf of Mexico, Nowcasting’s Loop and Eddy current forecasting service has been instrumental in assisting our clients plan operations around this challenging natural phenomenon. We also deliver Ice Mapping services in the Arctic and Sakhalin.

Nowcasting also offers services such as hindcast data, environmental analysis, current forecast, and wave spectrum in support of our customers operations.

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Nowcasting International is based in Ennis, Ireland. www.nowcasting.ie

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