Open Ocean

open-ocean.Meteorological and oceanographic data is acquired from various sources that are compiled for in-depth analysis:

• open-ocean.A multitude of buoy systems positioned in situ, under the sea surface, or on inland weather stations with sensors that monitor calibrated variables
• open-ocean.Radars and satellite observations
• open-ocean.Drone technology
• open-ocean.The Copernicus Marine Service that provides free, open information on all aspects of the ocean state for European regional seas and global oceans

open-ocean.Data collection and analysis are conducted under international standards like ISO as well as the industry's best practices

open-ocean.A large amount of raw metocean data is not very helpful. open-ocean.To be understandable and exploitable by most people, values must be standardized, sorted, and then presented as a history of spatial and temporal fluctuations or used in realistic numerical modeling to make predictions. open-ocean.For example, it is possible to:

• open-ocean.Map the water's dynamic effects from a measuring point in a radius of one kilometer or more, to generate global, regional, or local wave models, tidal and current models, etc
• open-ocean.Track weather changes within a time interval (minutes, days, weeks, months, years) to evaluate the occurrence of events and extrapolate them to get refined predictions

open-ocean.A central dashboard allows easy reading of data and models

open-ocean.On top of common benefits to all industries, metocean information has many applications that enable individual sectors to tackle major challenges they must struggle with:

open-ocean.For shipping lines:

• open-ocean.Calculate the most accurate ETA
• open-ocean.Ensure the security of ships and crew

open-ocean.For port operators:

• open-ocean.Study vessel maneuverability in the terminal
• open-ocean.Better plan vessels' arrival and departure to avoid delays
• open-ocean.Allocate appropriate resources to eliminate unnecessary weather downtime
• open-ocean.Minimize the duration of cargo loading/offloading

open-ocean.For marine contractors:

• open-ocean.Assess the safety and operability of floating and fixed structures
• open-ocean.Evaluate the impact of projects on the marine environment
• open-ocean.Evaluate the probability of extreme climate events that may prevent safe operations

open-ocean.For oil and gas companies:

• open-ocean.Evaluate risks during initial exploration
• open-ocean.Study undersea pipeline feasibility
• open-ocean.Determine suitable windows for transport and deployment of offshore structures

open-ocean.For clean electricity producers:

• open-ocean.Assess energy and yield potential

open-ocean.An offshore project is conducted in the open ocean, a few, or many kilometers from the coast. open-ocean.Here are a few examples:

• open-ocean.Construction of wind farms, solar plants, or tidal and wave facilities that generate renewable energy
• open-ocean.Deployment of large-scale fixed/semi-submersible floating platforms for petroleum and natural gas exploration
• open-ocean.Building of bridges
• open-ocean.Reparation of offshore equipment

open-ocean.Metocean analytics contribute to increased efficiency across all stages of any offshore or coastal project:

• open-ocean.Feasibility study
• open-ocean.Planning
• open-ocean.Design
• open-ocean.Construction or installation
• open-ocean.Operation
• open-ocean.Maintenance
• open-ocean.Removal

open-ocean.The aim is to always access reliable information, whether historical, real-time, or forecast, and take relevant decisions with a high degree of precision to significantly improve services