Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Unpacking the Shipping Forecast

June 29, 2023 Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Unpacking the Shipping Forecast
Show Notes

The Shipping Forecast... it's a national treasure but it's also something that could help save your life if you're travelling UK seas.

Dover, Fisher, German Bight, North Utsire, South Utsire ... it might sound like some sort of code but it's also part of vital maritime safety information.

In this podcast, we explore what the Shipping Forecast is, how to interpret it and why it truly matters for the mariners on our seas.

Excerpts from the Shipping Forecast used by permission of BBC Radio 4