ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre

The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) was established in January 1993 as a regional collaboration programme among the National Meteorological Services (NMSs) of ASEAN member countries. Its main objective is to enhance regional capacity and strengthen support in the provision of meteorological services, through pooling the resources of ASEAN NMSs. The terms of reference of the ASMC are:

     • Conduct runs of Numerical Weather Prediction models; 
     • Develop applications of model products and remote sensing data;  
     • Conduct climate and seasonal prediction for ASEAN region;

The centre is hosted by the Meteorological Service Singapore, National Environment Agency of Singapore.     

Marine/Shipping

Meteorological Service Singapore, National Environment Agency is a pioneer in the provision of routine weather forecasts and storm warnings for shipping in the region. As a member of the World Meteorological Organisation, MSS participates actively in its Marine Meteorology Programme to enhance safety at sea and fufill our regional responsibility with WMO and the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS, 1989 and 1974) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Customised Services include :

• Weather and seas conditions surveillance and issuance of storm warnings and advisories for shipping
• Forecasts for sea navigation, off-shore drilling and mining operations, cable and pipe- laying and the towing of vessels and platforms
• Weather watch and forecasts in and around harbour areas such as cargo handling, barge loading and navigation 
• Assessments of weather conditions for purposes of marine accident investigations and insurance claims
• Provision of climatologolical and historical weather & oceanic data for studies, site assessments and planning.

MSS has the capability of providing the required weather information and forecasts in support of all of the mentioned activities. With its highly qualified internationally trained staff, advanced technology and quick access to the worldwide weather data, MSS is indeed well-poised to meet the demands of the region's maritime community.