The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) is a public-profitable organization which belongs to the National Hydro-Meteorological Service (HMS) Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE). NCHMF is Vietnam''s weather and climate authority responsible for protecting life property and national security. The Marine Hydro-meteorological forecasting division is an operational unit under The National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting (referred to as the center) performing functions in ensuring marine meteorological forecasting for prevention of natural disasters socio-economic development ensuring defense security across the country.