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Winter in the North Atlantic:  Is a Nor’easter your friend or foe?  It Depends…

Growing up in northeastern Pennsylvania, I have always had a great passion for winter weather, specifically big East Coast snowstorms. With winter being my favorite season, I am always looking for favorable environmental factors that are conducive for a big Nor’easter, including the cold air needed to get snow rather than rain. Nor’easter is a …

Winter in the North Atlantic:  Is a Nor’easter your friend or foe?  It Depends…

Atlantic Hurricane Season

2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook:  Below average season in store?

The Atlantic Hurricane season is almost upon us. Beginning on June 1st, the season will officially begin and lasts until November 30th. With the season nearing, we like to look ahead and share our predictions for what the upcoming season may have in store. A look back to the 2022 Season  The 2022 hurricane season …

2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook:  Below average season in store?

2023 Pacific Tropics Outlook – Impacts from El Niño

For the East Pacific, the official hurricane season stretches from May 15th until November 30th.  In the West Pacific, the typhoon season runs year-round but there are certainly seasonal peaks, the strongest being in September similar to the East Pacific peak. Last year’s La Nina resulted in an above average hurricane season for the Eastern …

2023 Pacific Tropics Outlook – Impacts from El Niño

Atlantic Hurricane Season

The season that failed to measure up to expectations – 2022 North Atlantic Tropics Review

With the 2022 North Atlantic Hurricane season in our rearview mirror, let’s take a moment to reflect on the season, and how well it performed against the predictions.  The Season The first half of the 2022 Atlantic season was one of the quietest on record with only 3 named systems: Tropical Storm Alex (June 5th), …

The season that failed to measure up to expectations – 2022 North Atlantic Tropics Review

Hurricanes in November. The Final Stretch of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season

We are entering the middle of November where tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic is expected to wind down before the end of the season on 30 November. However, we did see an uptick in tropical cyclone activity during early November. Since 31 October, we have had 3 named tropical cyclones: Hurricane Lisa, Hurricane Martin, …

Hurricanes in November. The Final Stretch of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Nicole Safely Avoided at Sea

November 07th 0900z, National Hurricane Center sent advisories out for the Northwestern Bahamas for the subtropical storm named “Nicole”.  One of Fleetweather’s Podium-subscribed routed Chemical Tankers departed Freeport, Texas late 04 November at an instructed speed of 14 knots bound for Rotterdam. At the time of initial route recommendation before their departure, Fleetweather suggested direct …

Nicole Safely Avoided at Sea

High Risk Area Removal to Affect Routes

Effective 01 January 2023 at 0001 UTC, the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA) will be removed, as agreed by the International Chamber of Shipping, BIMCO, International Marine Contractors Association, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, and Oil Companies International Marine Forum.  The International Maritime Organization (IMO) was notified of the decision on 22 August, and it is expected …

High Risk Area Removal to Affect Routes

Fleetweather meteorologists to collaborate with Oshen on their Microtransat Challenge attempt!

Fleetweather’s team of marine routers are preparing to assist the team at Oshen in the voyage planning of their autonomous boat, as they attempt the Microtransat Challenge, completing a fully autonomous trans-Atlantic sailing expedition. Led by Duty Director of Marine Operations Matthew Nuss, the Fleetweather team consists of RMet accredited marine routers William Flamholtz, Mary …

Fleetweather meteorologists to collaborate with Oshen on their Microtransat Challenge attempt!

Pacific Tropics August Update: How has the season performed so far?

Mid August is fast approaching and so is the middle part of the Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season. Contrary to what was originally forecasted, some surprising developments have taken place for the Eastern and Western Pacific with regards to their respective tropical forecasts and levels of activity. This blog will cover some of the current sea …

Pacific Tropics August Update: How has the season performed so far?

Geopolitical Zones Create New Obstacles in International Waters

While the history and animosity between China and Taiwan is well publicized, the tension between the two countries reached a new boiling point over the past week. On Thursday, August 4th, in response to recent events, China began military exercises in the waters surrounding Taiwan. These military exercises took place from August 4th to 7th …

Geopolitical Zones Create New Obstacles in International Waters

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