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Course overview
The knowledge and skills needed by participants to understand, interpret, document, and report on weather systems relevant to offshore helicopter operations are provided in the OMWIT course.
The course is conducted in conformity with IOGP 690-3 Chapter 14, UKCAA CAP 437, and WMO Ship's Weather Code 1982 to ensure that the participants are equipped with a good understanding of the principles of meteorology as they apply to offshore operations.
Target Audience
It would not be unusual for radio officers or HLOs on rigs to also bear the added responsibility for pre-flight communications with helicopter pilots.
What will I learn?
- 1. Understand aviation meteorology, including weather patterns, air masses, and fronts, and their impact on offshore helicopter operations.
- 2. Interpret meteorological codes such as TAF, METAR, and CAVOK.
- 3. Comprehend national and international weather systems and use HMS-related procedures.
- 4. Utilize contingency meteorological equipment and procedures during sensor failure or unavailability.
- 5. Accurately encode offshore weather observations using relevant support materials.
- 6. Estimate cloud amounts, cloud bases, and understand sensor limitations.
- 7. Estimate visibility from offshore helidecks and observe precipitation, including freezing types.
- 8. Report sea conditions, including Sea State and Wave Height.
- 9. Report sea conditions, including Sea State and Wave Height.
- 10. Observe and report lightning, thunderstorms, and identify convective clouds, understanding their operational significance.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of meteorology or atmospheric sciences.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Familiarity with weather forecasting tools and technologies.
- Strong analytical and observational skills.
- Ability to interpret weather data and reports.
- Previous experience in offshore operations (preferred).
- Ability to work in challenging, fast-paced environments.
- Basic computer and software proficiency.
- Good communication skills for reporting weather conditions.
FAQs
- 1. What is Offshore Meteorological Weather Interpretation (OMWI) training?
OMWI training teaches offshore personnel how to observe, interpret, document and report weather conditions for safe offshore helicopter operations. - 2. Who should take the OMWI course?
The course is suitable for personnel involved in offshore weather observation and reporting, including HLOs, radio officers and other helideck-related personnel. - 3. What topics are covered in the OMWI course?
The training covers aviation meteorology, weather systems, TAF, METAR, CAVOK, cloud and visibility observation, sea conditions, weather reporting and thunderstorms. - 4. Is OMWI training required for offshore helicopter operations?
OMWI provides the weather interpretation and reporting knowledge needed to support safe offshore helicopter operations and helideck activities. - 5. What weather reports are covered in OMWI training?
Participants learn to interpret and use common meteorological information such as TAF, METAR and CAVOK, along with offshore weather observations. - 6. Does the OMWI course cover offshore helideck weather reporting?
Yes. The course covers practical weather observation and reporting relevant to offshore helidecks, including visibility, cloud base, wind, sea state and other conditions. - 7. What standards does the OMWI course follow?
The course is conducted in line with IOGP 690-3 Chapter 14, UKCAA CAP 437 and the WMO Ship’s Weather Code 1982. - 8. What are the eligibility requirements for the OMWI course?
A basic understanding of meteorology or atmospheric sciences is recommended, along with the ability to interpret weather information and communicate observations clearly. - 9. How long is the OMWI course at Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd?
The OMWI course is listed as a 16-hour programme covering 8 lessons. - 10. Can international candidates take the OMWI course?
Yes. The course is designed around internationally recognised offshore weather-reporting guidance and is suitable for eligible candidates working in offshore and marine operations worldwide.
Curriculum for this course
8 Lessons
16:00:00 Hours
Introduction to Aviation Meteorology
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 1
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Meteorological Coding Interpretation
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 2
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Understanding Weather Systems
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 3
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Contingency Meteorological Procedures
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 4
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Weather Observation Techniques
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 5
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Reporting Sea Conditions
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 6
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Weather Reporting from an Aircrew Perspective
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 7
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Thunderstorm and Lightning Reporting
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 8
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