Press Release: The Nautical Institute calls on all seafarers to capture Extreme Maritime Weather at sea

Contribute your Insights and help us shape the future of weather forecasting

The Nautical Institute is excited to announce its partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for the upcoming 2nd WMO-IMO Symposium on Extreme Maritime Weather "Bridging the Knowledge Gap Towards Safer Shipping," (23-26 September 2024).

The event will focus on the critical role of weather forecasting in maritime safety, emphasizing the need for improved early warning systems to protect those at sea and ashore.

To support the Symposium’s goal of enhancing communication and understanding between weather forecasters and maritime professionals, The Nautical Institute is calling all mariners worldwide to share their real-life experiences of extreme weather at sea.

Contribute to The Nautical Institute Weather Forecast Survey

The Nautical Institute also seeks participation in a survey designed to understand how maritime professionals receive and utilise weather forecasts.

Insights will directly influence the Symposium's interactive workshops, helping bridge the gap between weather forecast generation and practical application at sea.

By participating, individuals will contribute to better-informed and safer maritime operations, where the experiences of those at sea can shape more effective weather forecasting and communication strategies.

Catch That Wave on Camera!

In addition, The Nautical Institute invites mariners to submit photos and/or videos capturing the full spectrum of extreme maritime weather, from hurricanes and hailstorms to fog, snow, and sandstorms. Submissions will play a vital role in informing the Symposium's discussions, providing an important insight into the conditions faced by those at sea. Alongside photos/videos, photographers are encouraged to share details about the location, conditions, and the corresponding weather forecast.

The Nautical Institute would like as many seafarers as possible to join in this initiative, share experiences, photos/videos and insights to help create a safer future for mariners everywhere.

Here are the ways you can get involved:

Submit photos/videos
Survey
IMO Event
WMO Symposium

Photographers SHOULD NOT place themselves in any danger to obtain an image or video!

Please do not send any AI generated images or video footage.

Conditions and Disclaimer: By submitting a contribution, participants acknowledge that The Nautical Institute will share the contribution with the IMO and WMO for public display and images or videos may be reproduced by The Nautical Institute, WMO or IMO on their website, in literature or in presentations. All rights to the use the image or video will be transferred to The Nautical Institute upon submission. Contributors must only submit original images or videos taken by themselves. The source of the image or video (name of person taking the photo/image) will be acknowledged.