Marine

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The Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMet) provides essential marine weather information to ensure safe navigation and maritime operations along Sierra Leone's Atlantic coastline and offshore waters. Our Marine weather services are responsible for oversight of the Marine Programs, providing current, accurate information relating to the Sierra Leonean coast, coastal and offshore waters. Our Services We operate four oceanographic monitoring stations at Tagrin, Government Wharf, Shenge and Bonthe, linked to our headquarters in Freetown through advanced telemetry systems. Hydro-Meteorological Monitoring Our marine meteorologists deliver comprehensive weather forecasts, sea state conditions, and maritime safety warnings to support fishing fleets, commercial shipping, port operations, recreational boating, and coastal communities whose livelihoods depend on safe access to Sierra Leone's marine resources.

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What We Do

Coastal and Offshore Weather Forecasts

We provide detailed marine weather forecasts including wind speed and direction, wave height, visibility conditions, and precipitation for Sierra Leone's coastal waters and offshore areas.

Sea State and Ocean Conditions Monitoring

Our oceanographic monitoring stations continuously track sea surface conditions, tidal information, and wave patterns to support safe navigation and maritime planning.

Marine Weather Warnings and Alerts

We issue timely warnings for hazardous marine conditions including severe storms, high winds, dangerous waves, and reduced visibility that pose risks to vessels and coastal activities.

Port and Harbor Weather Services

We deliver specialized weather information for major ports including Freetown Harbor, supporting cargo operations, vessel scheduling, and port safety management.

Fishing Industry Weather Support

Our marine forecasts help fishing communities and commercial fishing operations plan safe trips, optimize fishing schedules, and avoid dangerous weather conditions at sea.

Coastal Safety and Emergency Response

We provide critical weather information to support search and rescue operations, coastal emergency management, and maritime safety coordination along Sierra Leone's coastline.