Weather Instruments
medium
5 models total
Bridge weather monitoring: anemometer, barometer, thermometer, hygrometer. IMO requires wind speed and direction indication.
4 manufacturers · 5 models
Observator
2
OMC-139 Anemometer
Cup/vane 0-60 m/s
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Cup/vane anemometer
Type
Cup/vane anemometer
Range
0-60 m/s
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Cup bearing wear
- Vane sticking in salt spray
- Display cable corrosion
Service: Traditional cup/vane anemometer. Annual bearing lubrication.
Spare Parts: Observator: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
OMC-045 Barometer
Precision barometer
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Barometer
Type
Barometer
Accuracy
0.3 hPa
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Calibration drift
- Pressure port blockage
- Display contrast loss
Service: Precision barometer. Annual calibration recommended.
Spare Parts: Observator: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Gill Instruments
1
WindObserver II
Ultrasonic 0-65 m/s
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Ultrasonic anemometer
Type
Ultrasonic anemometer
Range
0-65 m/s
Heated
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Ultrasonic transducer aging
- Salt deposit on sensors
- Heating element failure in ice
Service: Modern ultrasonic anemometer. No cups or vanes to break.
Spare Parts: Gill Instruments: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Vaisala
1
WXT536 Weather Station
Multi-sensor
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Multi-parameter weather station
Type
Multi-parameter weather station
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Sensor contamination
- Heating power consumption
- Data output format
Service: Comprehensive weather station in single unit.
Spare Parts: Vaisala: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Young
1
Marine Wind Monitor
Propeller/vane
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Propeller/vane anemometer
Type
Propeller/vane anemometer
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Propeller bearing wear
- Vane potentiometer issues
- UV degradation
Service: R.M. Young anemometer. Popular for research vessels.
Spare Parts: Young: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.