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Meteorology

Frontdurchgangswarnung

A formal advisory issued by maritime authorities warning vessels of an approaching frontal system likely to bring sudden changes in wind, temperature, and visibility conditions.

Quick answer: A formal advisory issued by maritime authorities warning vessels of an approaching frontal system likely to bring sudden changes in wind, temperature, and visibility conditions.

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Quick answer

A formal advisory issued by maritime authorities warning vessels of an approaching frontal system likely to bring sudden changes in wind, temperature, and visibility conditions.

Why it matters

Frontdurchgangswarnung 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 Frontdurchgangswarnung?

In this glossary, Frontdurchgangswarnung refers to: A formal advisory issued by maritime authorities warning vessels of an approaching frontal system likely to bring sudden changes in wind, temperature, and visibility conditions.

How is Frontdurchgangswarnung used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Schiff ‚Olympus‘, beachten Sie: Frontdurchgangswarnung für Ihre Route aktiv. Rechnen Sie in den nächsten zwei Stunden mit plötzlicher Winddrehung und schlechter Sicht."

Why does Frontdurchgangswarnung matter in maritime?

Frontdurchgangswarnung 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 Frontdurchgangswarnung?

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

What category does Frontdurchgangswarnung belong to?

In this glossary, Frontdurchgangswarnung 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

A formal advisory issued by maritime authorities warning vessels of an approaching frontal system likely to bring sudden changes in wind, temperature, and visibility conditions.

Operational example

Vessel ‘Olympus’, be advised: frontal passage warning in effect for your route. Expect abrupt wind shift and poor visibility in the next two hours.

Localized term

Frontdurchgangswarnung

Localized example

Schiff ‚Olympus‘, beachten Sie: Frontdurchgangswarnung für Ihre Route aktiv. Rechnen Sie in den nächsten zwei Stunden mit plötzlicher Winddrehung und schlechter Sicht.

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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