Operational Oceanography

Operational oceanography (OO) aims to provide sustained marine measurements, analyses, predictions and assessments for use in improving public safety and national security, supporting the shipping industry and protecting the marine environment.

This Special Interest Group has an overall objective to raise the profile and understanding of the concept of operational oceanography through participation in national and international initiatives.

A key role of the OOSIG is to promote engagement between users and suppliers of operational oceanographic products and services. We also encourage the exchange of knowledge between different sectors, e.g. offshore oil, gas and renewables.

The group also undertakes academic outreach and early career path development in operational oceanography to help ensure the next generation of oceanographers are fully “operational” when entering the workplace.

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The Ocean Enterprise – understanding and quantifying business activity in support of observing, measuring and forecasting the ocean

IMarEST TV recording of the 15 March 2019 presentation by Ralph Rayner on behalf of the Operational Oceanography Special Interest Group held at the IMarEST Annual Conference 2019. Ralph is Chairman of Sonardyne International, is a Professorial Research Fellow at…

Published in IMarEST TV

Wednesday, 20 March 2019

Second edition of the seminal Metocean Procedures Guide released

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) is pleased to announce the publication of an update to our seminal Metocean Procedures Guide for Offshore Renewables. Metocean Procedures Guide Developed by the IMarEST's Offshore Renewables Special Interest Group (ORSIG), the…

Published in Technical Updates

Monday, 12 November 2018

UK Marine Science for Sustainability and Industrial Growth: 2018-2025

IMarEST TV recording of the 5 October 2017 technical lecture presented by Dr Henry Ruhl, National Oceanography Centre, to the Operational Oceanography Special Interest Group held at IMarEST HQ. UK Marine Science for Sustainability and Industrial Growth: 2018-2025 - A…

Published in IMarEST TV

Monday, 30 October 2017

Events in Operational Oceanography ^Featured

The OOSIG aims to participate in national and international initiatives relating to operational oceanography. Members of the OOSIG are regularly…

Published in Operational Oceanography

Thursday, 05 October 2017

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Ralph Rayner CSci CMarSci FIMarEST

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Gus Jeans CSci CMarSci FIMarEST

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Bev Mackenzie CSci CMarSci CMarSci(Oceanography) FIMarEST

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