Modern technology and the information it provides are only as good as the user's ability to interpret and deploy them to best effect. Failing to get the most from a smart phone is hardly a cardinal sin, but missing vital insight into storms ahead could be catastrophic. Moreover, warns Adm (Retd) Sir Ian Forbes in his foreword to Numerical Weather Predictions - a practical guide for mariners, not all commercially available weather services are as reliable as they claim to be. And until training authorities and professional bodies are able to teach the full capabilities of the technology on offer, help is required.
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