Guide to Marine Meteorological Services. 2017 edition. [SUPERSEDED by http://dx.doi.org/10.25607/OBP-688]

Abstract

The internationally agreed methods of providing services to the marine community around the world are described in the Manual on Marine Meteorological Services (WMO-No. 558). The purpose of this Guide is to complement the Manual by: (a) Describing the requirements for the various types of service; (b) Explaining the rationale for the agreed methods of providing services; and, (c) Giving guidance on how to go about setting up and maintaining marine meteorological services. It follows the same structure as the Manual on Marine Meteorological Services and cross references are provided to relevant sections of the Manual.