AWT Weather Routing/Routeing: Applied Weather Technology

Over 1500 Vessels Choose AWT for Weather Routing Daily

Environmental Modeling and Data essential in achieving the best route plan

Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT) leads the field with experienced meteorologists utilizing data from numerous sources. Starting with a global weather model, AWT enhances the pressure and wind data by integrating information from specialized tropical cyclone forecasts. This enables AWT to take the full strength and circulation of a storm into account.

Adjustments are made to the model output to better reflect various other effects including:

• Monsoon winds
• Increased cold air winds
• Increased winds near developing mid-latitude storms

Over this improved data, AWT runs a proprietary wave model in order to calculate the most accurate wave forecast available.

AWT also leads the way in preparing statistical weather data which can be greatly beneficial in voyage estimating and planning. No longer do masters and shipping companies need to rely on historical data from Pilot or Admiralty charts for estimating voyage costs. AWT has prepared the data in a manner which enables our clients to know what the costs will be to operate a vessel along a trade route.

Industry Expertise is needed to convert the best data into the best route

Weather data can be voluminous and forecasts are extremely time sensitive. Our clients are employed in the various facets of the business of shipping. They are the experts in the business of owning, chartering or operating vessels; however, they do not always have the resources to sift through this data themselves. Nor do they necessarily have the knowledge of the weather to make decisions to increase safety and profitability.

AWT employs leading experts from the field of meteorology, marine transportation, ship performance, computer science and information technology to provide our clients with the most comprehensive service available so that they can increase their profits. These experts provide the value-added which is required.

Right from the outset, AWT will work hand-in-hand with our clients on:

• Budgeting a business venture
• Planning a voyage
• Recommending a route
• Providing the data
• Analyzing the vessel performance
• Supporting the analysis

Customer Service is key

Not only a route plan, but also experienced planners are there for you during your voyage

The best data and software may not solve all of a client’s needs without the highest level of customer service and support. Each employee at AWT knows that they are linked in the chain of customer service.

This level of support is supplied at the corporate level, and reinforced at the local level. With clientele in over 50 countries, AWT has offices spread around the globe to give top-level custom support and service in a localized manner.