Vaisala, a leader in measurement technology, has launched Maritime Automatic Weather Station AWS830, a weather monitoring solution for maritime and offshore environments. As the cornerstone of Vaisala’s offshore and maritime weather systems, AWS830 delivers weather, environment, oceanographic, and motion data to Vaisala’s offshore and maritime weather systems, including Vaisala Helideck Monitoring System and Vaisala’s met-ocean system.
Vaisala AWS830 provides reliable, secure, and real-time meteorological and oceanographic monitoring for offshore environments. It delivers, for example, wind speed, atmospheric pressure, visibility, cloud height, air temperature, humidity, and wave height data through an expandable platform designed for demanding marine conditions. In addition to offering enhanced cybersecurity and modular design flexibility, AWS830 has been designed to meet stringent maritime safety and environmental standards.
AWS830 is available in both outdoor and server rack versions to meet the requirements of exposed on deck installations in harsh environments as well as protected indoor equipment rooms. The outdoor version is designed and tested for demanding offshore conditions, including corrosion, vibration, shock, extreme temperatures, humidity, and salinity.
The maritime industry is driven by growing offshore energy projects and naval modernization programs. Vaisala AWS830 is designed to support harsh polar area operation capabilities on icebreakers, coast guard, research, and navy vessels. “AWS830 represents a fundamental next-generation advancement in maritime weather monitoring of which we have decades of experience,” said Panu Partanen, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Weather, Energy and Environment for Vaisala. “This launch reinforces our commitment to supporting the maritime operations through reliable, cybersecure weather intelligence.”
As offshore operations become increasingly critical from both safety and security perspectives, it is essential to ensure weather data is always available, authentic, and accurate. Built on the industry leading Vaisala DMU801 data logger, AWS830 incorporates robust cybersecurity features, including secure boot, signed firmware authentication, and end to end encrypted communication with Vaisala Elements Helideck Monitoring Software.
Modularity of the entire weather monitoring system has been a key design driver for AWS830. Customers can choose a full Helideck Monitoring System solution using the CAP437 compliant Vaisala Elements Helideck Monitoring Software, or they can integrate the station with their ship navigation and automation systems. In addition to supporting Vaisala’s industry leading sensor portfolio and select third party sensors, the system can be easily configured to accommodate additional sensors as needed.
“Maritime operations demand weather monitoring systems that perform flawlessly while meeting stringent safety and environmental standards,” said Mikko Nikkanen, Head of Maritime at Vaisala. “Our customers need systems they can depend on and trust for critical operational decisions. AWS830’s reliability, cybersecure design, and modular features make it ideal for modern and efficient offshore operations.” Deliveries of the Vaisala Maritime Automatic Weather Station AWS830 will be available in June 2026.
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