Meteorology

Aviso de Corriente Superficial

Official MSI or VHF message advising mariners that abnormally strong or variable surface currents exist in a defined area and may affect safe navigation.

Quick answer: Official MSI or VHF message advising mariners that abnormally strong or variable surface currents exist in a defined area and may affect safe navigation.

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Quick answer

Official MSI or VHF message advising mariners that abnormally strong or variable surface currents exist in a defined area and may affect safe navigation.

Why it matters

Aviso de Corriente Superficial 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 Aviso de Corriente Superficial?

In this glossary, Aviso de Corriente Superficial refers to: Official MSI or VHF message advising mariners that abnormally strong or variable surface currents exist in a defined area and may affect safe navigation.

How is Aviso de Corriente Superficial used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "VTS Dover a todos los buques: Aviso de Corriente Superficial vigente en el canal South Falls hasta las 1800 UTC; se prevén corrientes de hasta cinco nudos al suroeste—mantengan distancia de seguridad e informen intenciones por VHF canal 16."

Why does Aviso de Corriente Superficial matter in maritime?

Aviso de Corriente Superficial 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 Aviso de Corriente Superficial?

Aviso de Corriente Superficial is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Aviso de Corriente Superficial belong to?

In this glossary, Aviso de Corriente Superficial 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 MSI or VHF message advising mariners that abnormally strong or variable surface currents exist in a defined area and may affect safe navigation.

Operational example

VTS Dover to all vessels: Surface Current Warning in force for South Falls Channel until 1800 UTC; sets up to five knots to southwest expected—maintain safe distance and report intentions on VHF channel one-six.

Localized term

Aviso de Corriente Superficial

Localized example

VTS Dover a todos los buques: Aviso de Corriente Superficial vigente en el canal South Falls hasta las 1800 UTC; se prevén corrientes de hasta cinco nudos al suroeste—mantengan distancia de seguridad e informen intenciones por VHF canal 16.

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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