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Pero Vidan, Sc. D.; e-mail:pvidan@pfst.hr; Faculty for Maritime Studies; Zrinsko Frankopanska 38; Split; Croatia Prof. Josip Kasum, Sc. D.; e-mail: jkasum@pfst.hr; Croatian Hydrographic Institute, Zrinsko Frankopanska 141; Split; Croatia Marijan Zuji?, Graduate Engineer; e-mail:mzujic@pfst.hr; Faculty for Maritime Studies; Zrinsko Frankopanska 38; Split; Croatia METEOROLOGICAL NAVIGATION AND ECDIS ABSTRACT In maritime traffic, a route is one or more known tracks along which navigation takes place or there is intention to sail. Meteorological factors are important if the route exceeds. Meteorological navigation is the selection of a navigational route in view of meteorological factors and control of vessel during heavy weather condition and safe navigation aimed at the protection of human lives, vessel and cargo during heavy weather. In this paper, the authors propose a model of grouping and evaluating estimates of meteorological factors when planning meteorological navigation. It is advised to upgrade the programme Electronic Chart Display and Information System – ECDIS with the aim to allow for computer planning of meteorological navigation. KEY WORDS: Planning of navigation, Meteorology, Optimal route, ECDIS 1. INTRODUCTION In maritime traffic, a route is one or more known tracks along which navigation takes place or there is intention to navigate. A route of known length is determined by planning of the voyage. It includes all major navigating factors, like: safety, time of departure and arrival to the port, etc. The route is selected by the navigational officer and approved by the captain of the ship. In maritime traffic time is an important factor in vessel efficiency. The objective to save time and money is often contrary to professional rules about a safe voyage. When selecting the route it is necessary to take into account that the shortest route is not necessarily the safest one. Meteorological factors are increasingly imp