Even offshore port activities like Single Point Mooring operations, which is a loading buoy anchored offshore, that serves as a mooring point and interconnect for large tankers loading or offloading gas or liquid products to the shore based facilities requires accurate sea state information.Another subtle application of sea state forecast information is recreational tourism at the sea side, including the operations of sea planes, recently introduced at some locations along the Indian coastline. The entry and exit of the vessels to the port, be it a small fishing boat or a huge oil tanker is governed by these factors and prior knowledge of these parameters will greatly help the operations at the port. For the efficient operation of these ports, one critical factor is information on sea state parameters in the vicinity, like locally generated wind waves, remotely generated swell waves, currents, winds and tides.

Dotted along the Indian coastline are numerous ports (both major and minor) which have contributed greatly to the economic growth of the country most of the major ports are located along large coastal cities. The type of activities that takes place along the coastline is also very diverse, varying from traditional fishing to high tech oil exploration.

There is thus an inherent economic benefit to the users of the ocean state forecast information. The users can take appropriate informed decisions based on the forecast sea state conditions, saving life and property. Prior information on the state of the seas surrounding the Indian subcontinent is vital for the smooth operational activities not only for hose who are venturing out into the sea but also for those at the sea shore. With the Arabian Sea to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east and the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean to the south, a wide range of marine activities dominate the maritime zone of India.

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