Using Full Weather Routeing or Fast tracks Services

These instructions will apply to both the Full Weather Routeing and to our Fast Track services, as we constantly monitor all the vessels positions throughout the passage.

In order that the Master and the vessel can benefit fully from our services we would request that the Master provides MetWorks with the following information, before passage, during the voyage and at the end of the passage.

• The latest ETD from the final port (within 24 hours of departure if possible)
• The expected speed for the passage.
• Updates on any changes to the ETD, speed or the destination port
• Any other significant factors which may affect the estimate of the vessels future positions.
• On departure please advise the ATD.

To ensure that we can provide the best possible forecasts and service during passage we would request that the Master keeps MetWorks closely advised on:

• The DAILY position in UTC with wind and seas experienced
• Any significant changes in speed, route plan or destination.

We wish to use e-mail communication whenever possible but we can also accept direct fax communications. All telex messages should be sent to 892181 addressed with the word MetWorks to ensure automated delivery.
Please advise if an expected forecast is not received.

When providing the service, the MetWork's team of Master Mariners plot the vessel's D.R. positions, for up to five days in advance, using a combination of the latest ship performance curves, (for that particular type & size of the vessel) and the current weather information (received daily).

The D.R. positions are plotted on the vessels chart and are used to determine the expected weather conditions during each of the five days ahead. It is therefore essential that MetWorks are informed of any changes to the ship's course and speed.

Each vessel's positions are update DAILY using the reports provided by the Master and the forecast weather conditions for the route ahead are monitored for changes.

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