Meteomarine forecast, ballast water and sail navigation: a case study

Abstract:

The objective of this paper is the study of the possible use of meteomarine forecasts for correct management of ships ballast water, in order to improve the safety of navigation, having in consideration the economical costs (wrong load/unload of water) and the possible environmental impacts that can be generated. The analysis has been carried out verifying the operative forecasts used for the training of the Italian Yacht 'Consorzio Prada' for the America 's Cup 2000 and issued in the period April-July 1999. Studying the forecasts quality, situations of potential incorrect load of ballast water has been examined and, consequently, the potential negative effects. It has been demonstrated, furthermore, how also a correct weather forecast is of paramount relevance for the safety of navigation, without economic loss and observant of the increasing important environmental aspects.

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2000

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scopus