Welcome to the MSS Shipping Home Page
Meteorological Service Singapore, National Environment Agency is a pioneer in the provision of routine weather forecasts and storm warnings for shipping in the region. As a member of the World Meteorological Organisation, MSS participates actively in its Marine Meteorology Programme to enhance safety at sea and fufill our regional responsibility with WMO and the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS, 1989 and 1974) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Our responsibilities include :
Issue of storm warnings and routine weather bulletins for shipping transmitted directly to vessels at sea via High Frequency (HF) broadcasts Provision of port meteorological services for Singapore registered ships Collection and exchange of ship's weather reports relayed via Inmarsat from ships Provision of meteorological services for maritime search and rescue operations including oil spill incidents.
Our Customised Services include :
Weather and seas conditions surveillance and issuance of storm warnings and advisories for shipping Forecasts for sea navigation, off-shore drilling and mining operations, cable and pipe- laying and the towing of vessels and platforms Weather watch and forecasts in and around harbour areas such as cargo handling, barge loading and navigation are Assessments of weather conditions for purposes of marine accident investigations and insurance claims Provision of climatologolical and historical weather & oceanic data for studies, site assessments and planning.
MSS has the capability of providing the required weather information and forecasts in support of all of the mentioned activities. With its highly qualified internationally trained staff, advanced technology and quick access to the worldwide weather data, MSS is indeed well-poised to meet the demands of the region's maritime community. |
Welcome to the MSS Shipping Home Page
Meteorological Service Singapore, National Environment Agency is a pioneer in the provision of routine weather forecasts and storm warnings for shipping in the region. As a member of the World Meteorological Organisation, MSS participates actively in its Marine Meteorology Programme to enhance safety at sea and fufill our regional responsibility with WMO and the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS, 1989 and 1974) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Our responsibilities include :
Issue of storm warnings and routine weather bulletins for shipping transmitted directly to vessels at sea via High Frequency (HF) broadcasts Provision of port meteorological services for Singapore registered ships Collection and exchange of ship's weather reports relayed via Inmarsat from ships Provision of meteorological services for maritime search and rescue operations including oil spill incidents.
Our Customised Services include :
Weather and seas conditions surveillance and issuance of storm warnings and advisories for shipping Forecasts for sea navigation, off-shore drilling and mining operations, cable and pipe- laying and the towing of vessels and platforms Weather watch and forecasts in and around harbour areas such as cargo handling, barge loading and navigation are Assessments of weather conditions for purposes of marine accident investigations and insurance claims Provision of climatologolical and historical weather & oceanic data for studies, site assessments and planning.
MSS has the capability of providing the required weather information and forecasts in support of all of the mentioned activities. With its highly qualified internationally trained staff, advanced technology and quick access to the worldwide weather data, MSS is indeed well-poised to meet the demands of the region's maritime community. |
