Manual on marine meteorological services.Volume I - Global aspects, (2012 edition).

Abstract

The Manual on Marine Meteorological Services (WMO-No. 558) is issued in accordance with a decision of the Eighth World Meteorological Congress. 1.2 This Manual is designed: (a) To facilitate cooperation in respect of the international coordination of marine meteorological services (MMS); (b) To specify obligations of Members in the implementation of MMS; (c) To ensure uniformity in the practices and procedures employed in achieving (a) and (b) above; (d) To facilitate the development of adequate support from World Weather Watch (WWW) to MMS. 1.3 The Manual is composed of Volumes I and II, dealing with global and regional aspects, respectively. Volume I is composed of four parts that contain the regulatory material dealing essentially with international obligations of Members to provide MMS for the high seas, coastal and off-shore areas, harbour approaches and ports. Additional obligations, if any, for national marine activities should be met according to local practices and procedures.