Meteorology (Operational Level)

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Upcoming dates 4

From $1,100

WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

This operational-level meteorology course covers weather analysis and prediction for safe navigation. It teaches officers how to interpret synoptic charts, understand atmospheric systems, and make weather routing decisions for commercial vessels under STCW regulations.

Prerequisites

STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)
Seafaring experience (typically 6+ months)
Basic mathematics and physics knowledge
Proficiency in English

What You'll Learn

Atmospheric pressure and wind systems
Synoptic chart interpretation
Weather routing and safe navigation
Tropical cyclone and storm avoidance

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration

5 days

Typical Cost

$1,100–$1,435

Issuing Body

IYT/STCW

Certificate

Meteorology Certificate

UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date	School	Location	Price
28 Sep 2026 to 2 Oct 2026	Maritime Institute (Training Resources Maritime Institute / TRLMI)	San Diego, United States	$1,100	Book →
25 Jan 2027 to 29 Jan 2027	Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS West)	Seattle, United States	$1,435	Book →
22 Feb 2027 to 26 Feb 2027	Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS West)	Seattle, United States	$1,435	Book →
21 Feb 2028 to 25 Feb 2028	Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS West)	Seattle, United States	$1,435	Book →

WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

Maritime Institute (Training Resources Maritime Institute / TRLMI)

San Diego, United States

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Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS West)

Seattle, United States

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