How do ocean currents affect shipping routes?

An ocean current has a well defined path and momentum formed by the combined effect of Earth's rotation, pressure gradient and wind speed. A ship passing through a current experiences the momentum of that current itself. read more

Not only adverse current, but also winds affect a vessel performance. However, this is hardly going to deter seaborn trade from A to B, but it will affect the path that the ocean-going vessel is going to take. read more

Weather and ocean states such as ocean winds, ocean waves, and ocean currents can significantly affect ship navigation. To fully understand the current׳s effect on navigational fuel and time costs, especially in the case of strong western boundary currents such as the Kuroshio Current, an in-depth examination of how the Kuroshio Current quantitatively affects ships is needed. read more

Current measurements are important to shipping, commercial fishing, recreational boating, and safety. By using predicted, real-time and short-term forecasted currents, people can safely dock and undock ships, maneuver them in confined waterways and safely navigate through coastal waters. read more