Offshore Software

Spearheading the evolution of marine research

We’ve developed software that helps you visualise and predict offshore tides around the world. It’s called Polpred.

Today, Polpred is used across a range of industries, where accurate and easily accessible offshore tide and current data can support the planning and execution of operations.

Polpred is the industry standard

Polpred's output can be represented in a number of ways, including but not limited to:

  • Time series
  • Graphs
  • Contour and vector maps
  • Scatter plots
  • Tidal diamonds

Polpred | Credit: Screenshots of Polpred software

Polpred | Credit: Screenshots of Polpred software

Polpred | Credit: Screenshots of Polpred software

Polpred | Credit: Screenshots of Polpred software

Polpred | Credit: Screenshots of Polpred software

What does Polpred include?

The lastest version of Polpred is now available online through your browser, without the need to install any desktop software, and will provide:

  • Numerical output
  • Easy management of previous data requests
  • High-resolution and 3D current models
  • Data you can export easily to other software (e.g. Excel)
  • Time series plots
  • Tidal elevation maps
  • Tidal current vector maps
  • Easy-to-change output preferences
  • Bookmarkable locations (Cloud-based only)
  • Multi-user capabilities

Coming Soon

We are advancing our tidal prediction capabilities through the development of our MARVE (Marine Forecasting and Visualisation Environment) platform. This will make Polpred and, in time, our other software tools accessible via a browser without the need to download desktop Windows software in future. MARVE will provide new features and benefits to users. Check this page for more updates on MARVE.

With the introduction of MARVE, led by Nkenchor Osemeke, and its core engine JuNoCol, we have modernised our forecasting stack to deliver even faster, more scalable tidal predictions for NOC’s partners and clients.

Layton Quinton

Head of Marine Information Products & Services

30+

years of tidal software provision

The harmonic method of tidal prediction, widely used throughout the world, was developed by NOC over 75 years ago.

Layton Quinton

Head of Marine Information Products & Services

Interested in learning more? Fill out the form below to find out how Polpred can help you and book a short software demonstration.