Meteorology

Zyklonwarnung

Official alert issued when a tropical cyclone with gale-force winds is expected to affect a maritime area within 24 hours.

Quick answer: Official alert issued when a tropical cyclone with gale-force winds is expected to affect a maritime area within 24 hours.

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Quick answer

Official alert issued when a tropical cyclone with gale-force winds is expected to affect a maritime area within 24 hours.

Why it matters

Zyklonwarnung matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Zyklonwarnung?

In this glossary, Zyklonwarnung refers to: Official alert issued when a tropical cyclone with gale-force winds is expected to affect a maritime area within 24 hours.

How is Zyklonwarnung used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Port Louis Meteo an alle Schiffe: Zyklonwarnung Klasse 1 für mauritische Gewässer, Zentrum 17,5 Süd 60,2 Ost, auf schwere Böen vorbereiten, over."

Why does Zyklonwarnung matter in maritime?

Zyklonwarnung matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Who uses Zyklonwarnung?

Zyklonwarnung is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Zyklonwarnung belong to?

In this glossary, Zyklonwarnung is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.

Definition

Official alert issued when a tropical cyclone with gale-force winds is expected to affect a maritime area within 24 hours.

Operational example

Port Louis Meteo to all vessels: cyclone warning class one issued for Mauritius waters, centre at one-seven decimal five south six-zero decimal two east, prepare for severe gusts, over.

Localized term

Zyklonwarnung

Localized example

Port Louis Meteo an alle Schiffe: Zyklonwarnung Klasse 1 für mauritische Gewässer, Zentrum 17,5 Süd 60,2 Ost, auf schwere Böen vorbereiten, over.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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