About Fred Pickhardt

I am a marine forensic meteorologist with a degree in Meteorology & Oceanography with 45+ years experience in weather analysis, weather forecasting, optimum ship routing, vessel performance evaluations and forensic weather event reconstructions. As the Owner and Chief Consultant of Ocean Weather Services, I currently provide optimum ship routing services and forensic marine weather reports to the maritime industry.

 

  • BS Degree in Meteorology & Oceanography  State University of New York Maritime College.
  •  Sailed with American Export lines.
  • 45+ years as a professional marine meteorologist with extensive experience in optimum ship routing, vessel performance evaluations and forensic marine weather event reconstructions.
  • Taught marine weather observations aboard SUNY Maritime’s Training Ship Empire State. 
  • National Weather Service Cooperative Observer for over 20 years.
  • Member American Meteorological Society