New IFOP research vessel “Doctora Barbieri” joined the Voluntary Meteorological Observer Program

 

 

 

New IFOP research vessel “Doctora Barbieri” joined the Voluntary Meteorological Observer Program

The efforts were led by professionals from the Meteorological Center (V.), dependent on the Maritime Government of Valparaíso.

The fishing and oceanographic research vessel “Dra. Barbieri”, built in the Asenav shipyards in Valdivia for the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), joined the Voluntary Meteorological Observation Vessels (VOS) program, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to the collection of meteorological data crucial for the study and understanding of the oceans and climate, providing essential information to the professional teams that work in the different maritime meteorological centers that operate along our coast, dependent on the Meteorological Service of the Chilean Navy.

The study and understanding of maritime meteorology are essential for the different operations that are carried out throughout our bioceanic maritime territory, where the recording of data and its analysis are essential for the development of the scientific meteorological discipline, which provides important background for decision-making by different users and maritime authorities at an international level.

To materialize this initiative, specialist personnel from the Meteorological Center dependent on the Maritime Government of Valparaíso held meetings with the Captain and deck officers of the Ship “Doctora Barbieri”, during which, along with making known the scope of the VOS program and promoting the use of forecasts and graphic material prepared by the Meteorological Service of the Navy, a review of the ship’s meteorological instruments was coordinated.

The VOS network is an essential initiative of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Committee (IOC), which allows ships from around the world to contribute with their own meteorological reports, essential to improve the monitoring of extreme events and maritime weather forecasts; data that are especially necessary in the area of national responsibility assigned to Chile (METAREA XV), which covers the entire South Pacific Ocean to Antarctica.

The incorporation of the “Dra. Barbieri” into this network is a reflection of the continued dedication to scientific excellence and the protection of the marine environment, where meteorological specialists of the Chilean Navy carry out a task that is often unknown, but essential for timely decision-making by the different maritime users and naval power.

In this regard, the head of the Meteorological Center, Captain Felipe Rifo Espósito, commented that “the participation of the research vessel “Doctora Barbieri” in the VOS network not only strengthens the megadata of local and global meteorological data, but also underlines the importance of collaboration and the commitment of the scientific community to climate monitoring. This collective effort benefits both research and safe and efficient navigation in the world’s oceans, as established in the International Convention for the Safeguarding of Human Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the commitment of the member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).”

In this way, this work in alliance and mutual contribution of different data and products produced by meteorology specialists, allows the work and studies to be projected in the understanding of atmospheric phenomena in the different areas of responsibility of the Navy’s Meteorological Service, through its five Maritime Meteorological Centers, contributing to national development, the actions of the State and international cooperation throughout our immense sea.

Source: Chilean Navy News