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maritime meteorology

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The scientific field of study that interprets meteorological information and applies it to ensure the safety of marine traffic.

maritime meteorology — the scientific field of study that interprets meteorological information and applies it to ensure the safety of marine traffic. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 40.0/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 5 occupations in our catalogue, including fisheries boatman, fisheries boatmaster, fisheries master, and aquaculture cage mooring worker.

Category: knowledge › earth sciences SCI: 40.0/100 Also known as: principles of maritime meteorology, science of maritime weather forecasting, science of forecasting maritime weather, forecasting maritime weather, maritime weather forecasting, field of maritime meteorology

Occupations that require maritime meteorology

Showing top 5 of 5 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

fisheries boatman · 🤖 3.7/10
fisheries boatmaster · 🤖 3.7/10
fisheries master · 🤖 3.7/10
aquaculture cage mooring worker · 🤖 5.0/10
offshore renewable energy technician · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is maritime meteorology?

The scientific field of study that interprets meteorological information and applies it to ensure the safety of marine traffic.

What category of skill is maritime meteorology?

ESCO classifies maritime meteorology under the knowledge category, specifically in the earth sciences subcategory.

Is maritime meteorology an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 40.0/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.

Which jobs require maritime meteorology?

In our catalogue, 5 occupations list maritime meteorology as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include fisheries boatman, fisheries boatmaster, fisheries master, aquaculture cage mooring worker, offshore renewable energy technician.

How transferable is maritime meteorology between industries?

ESCO tags maritime meteorology as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is maritime meteorology the same as principles of maritime meteorology?

Yes — maritime meteorology is also known as principles of maritime meteorology, science of maritime weather forecasting, science of forecasting maritime weather, forecasting maritime weather, maritime weather forecasting, field of maritime meteorology, or science of maritime meteorology. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn maritime meteorology?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands maritime meteorology and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.