Gaining An Edge In Securing Mutual Assistance

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Mutual aid can quickly complicate matters and frustrate clients without accurate information and proper procedures in place. With the pressures of power outages and customer expectations, a utility company can rapidly go from “strength in numbers” to “too much of a good thing.”

How Can I Decrease My Alpha Factor Margin?

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There are many pieces of information that are collected when planning a marine operation, from the risk assessment to its alpha factor. These practices are in place to ensure that any process is done safely and that the equipment and crew are protected from unsafe weather conditions.

Weather’s Role In Utility Asset Management

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Utility asset management is an undeniable challenge. Not only are most utility assets expensive and challenging to replace, but utility companies also face a great deal of pressure from both customers and regulatory bodies to keep those assets in continual working order. 

The Effect of Ship Motion on Operability

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The ocean is constantly moving, and therefore, so is your ship. That motion can impact your operability, creating work windows wherein your crew can complete specific tasks. That is why it is so essential for you to prepare a Hazard and Operability Study, better known as a HAZOP analysis.

Weather AI Makes The Case For Human Input

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AI has advanced weather forecasting ranging from more accurate nowcasts to predicting impact. The enhanced data also points to a greater need for risk communicators.