Meteorology

Schwerer Schneewarnung

Forecast advising imminent heavy snowfall reducing visibility below 0.5 nm and affecting mooring or channel transit.

Quick answer: Forecast advising imminent heavy snowfall reducing visibility below 0.5 nm and affecting mooring or channel transit.

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Quick answer

Forecast advising imminent heavy snowfall reducing visibility below 0.5 nm and affecting mooring or channel transit.

Why it matters

Schwerer Schneewarnung 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 Schwerer Schneewarnung?

In this glossary, Schwerer Schneewarnung refers to: Forecast advising imminent heavy snowfall reducing visibility below 0.5 nm and affecting mooring or channel transit.

How is Schwerer Schneewarnung used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tokyo Küstenfunk: Schwerer Schneewarnung für Tsugaru-Straße, Sicht unter einer halben Seemeile erwartet, Schlepper in Bereitschaft, Vorsichtsmaßnahmen melden, over."

Why does Schwerer Schneewarnung matter in maritime?

Schwerer Schneewarnung 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 Schwerer Schneewarnung?

Schwerer Schneewarnung is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Schwerer Schneewarnung belong to?

In this glossary, Schwerer Schneewarnung 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

Forecast advising imminent heavy snowfall reducing visibility below 0.5 nm and affecting mooring or channel transit.

Operational example

Tokyo Coast Radio: heavy snow warning for Tsugaru Strait, visibility expected less than half nautical mile, tugs on standby, advise precautions, over.

Localized term

Schwerer Schneewarnung

Localized example

Tokyo Küstenfunk: Schwerer Schneewarnung für Tsugaru-Straße, Sicht unter einer halben Seemeile erwartet, Schlepper in Bereitschaft, Vorsichtsmaßnahmen melden, 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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