Meteorology

Schwerer Sturm-Bulletin

Official GMDSS warning message indicating winds ≥ Beaufort 10, heavy seas and reduced visibility within forecast area.

Quick answer: Official GMDSS warning message indicating winds ≥ Beaufort 10, heavy seas and reduced visibility within forecast area.

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Quick answer

Official GMDSS warning message indicating winds ≥ Beaufort 10, heavy seas and reduced visibility within forecast area.

Why it matters

Schwerer Sturm-Bulletin 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 Sturm-Bulletin?

In this glossary, Schwerer Sturm-Bulletin refers to: Official GMDSS warning message indicating winds ≥ Beaufort 10, heavy seas and reduced visibility within forecast area.

How is Schwerer Sturm-Bulletin used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Navtex-Station L1 sendet um 0900 UTC das schwere Sturm-Bulletin Nummer fünf-drei; Schiffen in Metarea III wird umgehendes Aufsuchen eines Schutzplatzes empfohlen."

Why does Schwerer Sturm-Bulletin matter in maritime?

Schwerer Sturm-Bulletin 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 Sturm-Bulletin?

Schwerer Sturm-Bulletin is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Schwerer Sturm-Bulletin belong to?

In this glossary, Schwerer Sturm-Bulletin 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 GMDSS warning message indicating winds ≥ Beaufort 10, heavy seas and reduced visibility within forecast area.

Operational example

Navtex station L1 broadcasts severe storm bulletin number five-three at 0900 UTC; vessels in Metarea III are advised to seek shelter immediately.

Localized term

Schwerer Sturm-Bulletin

Localized example

Navtex-Station L1 sendet um 0900 UTC das schwere Sturm-Bulletin Nummer fünf-drei; Schiffen in Metarea III wird umgehendes Aufsuchen eines Schutzplatzes empfohlen.

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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