Aside from normal operation, the weather is one of the factors that makes the life of seafarers onboard the vessel more risky and dangerous. Luckily, different meteorological equipment is available today in aid for the seafarer in forecasting weather. Equipment like a thermometer, barometer hygrometer, wind vane, and anemometer are commonly available onboard the vessel and proved to be very important in predicting the weather.
Good weather forecasting will help the mariner make decisions for the safety of navigation and also reducing the risk in any other operation like cargo handling and vessel maintenance. However, a sailor should remember that he must have the appropriate knowledge on how to use the equipment, and read and interpret various information the equipment provides. Inaccurate reading and interpretation of different meteorological equipment may be very dangerous for the vessel and its crew.
Further Readings:
1. ANEROID BAROMETER
2. THERMOMETER
3. PSYCHROMETER
4. WIND VANE/ANEMOMETER
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