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Solutions for Shipping and Offshore

Solutions and Weather Data Tailored to Your Needs

Weather has a high impact on the shipping & offshore industry. The safety of workforce and cargo, delivery punctuality, loading and unloading, and fuel consumption are directly impacted by the effects of extreme events.

Accurate weather information is therefore central to successful business in the shipping & offshore industry and can lead to the realization of competitive advantages.

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Weather API

Get fast and easy access to the entire universe of weather data with our Weather API.

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MetX

Visualize every weather situation to stay ahead and to make better decisions with our Weather Visualization Map MetX.

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EURO1k

European weather model at 1km resolution: get accurate weather forecasts across Europe and make better decisions.

Why Is Weather Important for the Shipping & Offshore Industry?

Critical Weather Conditions on the High Seas and Ports

The international shipping industry is responsible for the transport of around 90% of world trade. Therefore, weather conditions on the high seas and at ports highly impact the supply chain.

Working with appropriate data to monitor ocean and mainland conditions will help you react in time to:

  • adjust timetables and routes
  • increase punctuality
  • ensure the safety of your workforce and cargo
  • minimize the structural impacts from weather exposure on your ships
  • have more efficient fuel consumption
  • improve loading and unloading efficiency

Weather Data for Sustainable Shipping

Gone are the days of the caravels. Today, ships are powered by petroleum products that release pollutants into the atmosphere.

Oil spills into the ocean are another side effect of shipping activities. Sometimes the accidents’ causes are related to the weather. Extreme weather conditions – such as hurricanes, storm surge, fog, ice flows, or high winds – may impact the course of vessels, leading to collisions.

Weather data will help you:

  • understand and lower fuel consumption
  • improve bunker costs
  • manage carbon intensity levels
  • prevent accidents
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Heather Zimmer
Global Director of Alliances
ABS Wavesight
When it comes to voyage performance and charter party compliance, up-to-date weather data plays a key role. We are now able to overlay the most up-to-date, weather data on the map and have on-demand forecasts for voyages. This allows for operations to react by adjusting timetables and routes, providing efficiencies in fuel consumption, more optimized ordered speed, increased reliability in arrival times and improved navigational safety.
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Meteomatics Solutions for Shipping & Offshore

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Weather API

Everything you need on call

Meteomatics Weather API removes the complexity of handling and processing weather data, allowing users to retrieve large volumes of weather data quickly.

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Our Weather API

Your Benefits

  • One source, one interface: query multiple parameters simultaneously for single or multiple sites and entire areas.
  • Query data in real time with a response time of a few milliseconds
  • Real-time access to over 7 petabytes thanks to unique data processing technology (Meteocache)
  • "On the fly" downscaling using topographic maps enables 90 meter resolution worldwide, greatly improving accuracy at the local level
  • High resolution of data per minute
  • Highest data quality: over 1640 updates per day ensure accuracy and timelines

Weather API

Explore the Power of Our Weather Visualization Map

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MetX Visualization Map

With weather maps, weather data can be made accessible to all

MetX is a web-based tool based on the weather API developed by Meteomatics. A weather map is used to display complex weather data and can easily visualize conditions. With our software for the visualization of weather data, we offer you a high-performance solution to gain more insights and thus make better decisions based on the weather situation.

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MetX

Advantages and Benefits

  • the calculation of weather data in real time when zooming or changing views
  • a high spatial resolution of 90 meters: based on the NASA terrain model, measuring points are calculated every 90 meters and the weather data are scaled down accordingly
  • high temporal resolution of one minute
  • the possibility to use different maps like topographic maps, border maps, aeronautical maps etc.
  • the use of layers to display different weather parameters
  • clear display of up to 4 maps on one screen (quartering of the screen)
  • data export for each point on the map
  • individual solutions for your weather map on request

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Customer Success Stories

Our expert team of meteorologists and scientists is continuously working on the optimization, accuracy and availability of our data to deliver reliable solutions for your business. Select a customer story and get insights from our various use cases.

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Cheniere uses Meteomatics' data to predict energy demand, manage resources, and mitigate weather risks.

  • Cheniere experiences substantial time savings, cutting time spent on weather-related tasks by 50%.

  • Cheniere has improved their services, more quickly relaying critical information to the community.

  • Meteomatics' accurate forecasts empower Cheniere to act proactively, being an industry leader.

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Toyota uses Meteomatics' data to manage energy consumption in assembly plants and factories.

  • Optimizing energy consumption across facilities helps Toyota hit energy cost reduction targets.
  • Meteomatics’ data helps to reduce carbon emissions, supporting the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050.
  • Increased confidence in planning leads to better choices for future energy systems.
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ABS Wavesight uses Meteomatics' data on its ABS My Digital Fleet™ risk management platform.

  • Meteomatics' data enables ABS to cut costs by lowering fuel consumption.
  • Reliability in arrival times is increased through real-time adjustment of routes.
  • Improved navigational safety and fewer structural impacts from bad weather.
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Airbus uses Meteomatics' data to guide Zephir operations up to 76,145 ft (23,209 m).

  • Meteomatics' data enables Zephir to safely navigate the stratosphere.
  • Airbus saves time through easy data integration into their systems.
  • Operators improve mission efficiency and operations thanks to clear visual data from MetX.
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Meteomatics helps Anglian Water analyze its storm overflow data and prevent water quality incidents. 

  • Meteomatics’ data helps Anglian Water ensure storm overflows don’t pollute rivers.
  • Anglian Water has achieved significant time savings with Meteomatics’ data.
  • Flexible, on-demand weather data access improves tactical decision-making.
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Meteomatics simplifies BKW's data procurement, speeding up renewable integration into the electricity market.

  • Flexible integration of weather data speeds up the development of new products and services.
  • Faster access to weather data enables BKW to react quickly to market changes.
  • Accurate weather data improves production and consumption forecasts for better energy planning and reduced costs.
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Scottish Water uses the Weather API to build automated PowerBI dashboards, resulting in more efficient and time-saving reporting and analysis.

  • Accurate weather data ensures that Scottish Water provides a reliable water supply and efficient wastewater treatment.
  • Meteomatics’ data integration enables timely access to critical information.
  • Scottish Water achieved significant efficiency gains, enabling optimal responses and emergency planning.
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Brook Green Supply uses Meteomatics' CWV for demand forecasting, smarter trading, and energy transition support.

  • BGS can accurately forecast gas demand, resulting in lower imbalance costs and higher profits.
  • Easy and flexible use of Meteomatics’ data drives innovative solutions within BGS.
  • With accurate gas demand forecasts, BGS helps clients transition to a low-carbon future.
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Heimdall Power boosts high-voltage transmission capacity by 25% using Meteomatics' weather data.

  • Meteomatics' data enables Heimdall Power to boost grid capacity by an average of 25%.
  • Heimdall Power enhances grid flexibility, making it easier to integrate renewable energy sources efficiently.
  • By optimizing existing infrastructure, Heimdall Power avoids the high costs of building additional grid capacity.
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UK Power Networks

Meteomatics supports UK Power Networks in adapting the network to low-carbon sources: £400M in savings

  • Meteomatics' weather data is the foundation for efficient net zero transmission strategies for energy companies.
  • Realization of higher real-time grid capacity, enables efficient, green energy distribution.
  • UK Power Networks anticipates savings of over 400 mio over five years for billpayers.
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Meteomatics provides Stadtwerke München with solar power forecasts to enhance planning and efficiency. 

  • Meteomatics supports Stadtwerke München in shaping the energy transition.
  • Solar power forecasts enhance the company's daily trading, leading to significant cost savings and increased profits.

  • Meteomatics helps to make renewable energy cost effective and competitive in the market.

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We Work With Groundbreaking Companies

We are proud to work with leading companies in the shipping & offshore industry. Together, we realize efficiency benefits, better integration of renewables and help our partners realize digital innovations.

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