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United States Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program 2006 Report

This report presents the 2006 findings of the United States Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program, managed by Robert Luke at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. It details the operations of 1,079 ships, highlighting participation metrics, observation statistics, and equipment provided to maritime meteorological officers. Key concerns such as equipment availability, shipping volatility, and funding challenges are also discussed. The report emphasizes the significance of VOS in collecting valuable meteorological data for climate monitoring and improving maritime safety.

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United States Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program 2006 Report

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  1. United StatesVoluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program2006 Report Robert LukeOperations Manager, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

  2. Port Meteorological Officers

  3. 2006 Ships • 1079 Ships • 703 Selected • 256 Supplementary • 111 Auxillary • 9 Other (VsslM Code 88) • 295 ships Recruited • 60 De-Recruited • 13 VOSCLIM • 0 Automated systems • 68 Duplicate Ships (as of DECPub47) • Reduced to 12 as of MARPUB47) • Now 7 as of SOT-IV

  4. 2006 Observations • 223,517 observations to GTS • ~400-450 ships report weekly • 462 SEAS2000 (binary) • 160 Email (~40 Non US VOS Reporters)

  5. 2006 U.S. VOS Observations 223,517

  6. Typical Daily Observations

  7. TELENOR AMVER/SEAS NDBC DAC NWS Alaska Region NWSTG Stratus Skycell Globe Wireless or WLO SITOR Global Telecommunications System USCG VOS Communications

  8. Instruments/Supplies Provided • Aneroid Barometer (Belfort) • Barograph Belfort • Barograph paper and pens • Zeal Hygrometers and Shelters • AMVER/SEAS Software • Manual Logbook Forms • Handbooks , Cloud & Sea posters • Worldwide Marine Facsimile Schedule Book • Pilot Charts • Mariners Weather Log (3 issues/year)

  9. 2006 Awards & Promotionals • AWARDS • 101 Individual Ship Awards (plaques) • 1 Company Award (Horizon Lines LLC) Promotional Items • Ball caps • Pens • Mugs • Carabiner clips/lights

  10. Concerns CONCERNS • Available Equipment • Shipping Volatility • Safety & Security • Antiquated Database • PMO retirement & Rehires • Funding

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