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Meteorology

Avertissement de Courant de Surface

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

Avertissement de Courant de Surface 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 Avertissement de Courant de Surface?

In this glossary, Avertissement de Courant de Surface 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 Avertissement de Courant de Surface used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "VTS Douvres à tous les navires : Avertissement de Courant de Surface en vigueur dans le chenal South Falls jusqu'à 1800 UTC ; dérive jusqu'à cinq nœuds vers le sud-ouest—gardez vos distances et annoncez vos intentions sur le canal VHF 16."

Why does Avertissement de Courant de Surface matter in maritime?

Avertissement de Courant de Surface 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 Avertissement de Courant de Surface?

Avertissement de Courant de Surface is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Avertissement de Courant de Surface belong to?

In this glossary, Avertissement de Courant de Surface 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

Avertissement de Courant de Surface

Localized example

VTS Douvres à tous les navires : Avertissement de Courant de Surface en vigueur dans le chenal South Falls jusqu'à 1800 UTC ; dérive jusqu'à cinq nœuds vers le sud-ouest—gardez vos distances et annoncez vos intentions sur le canal VHF 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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