Meteorology
Wind of Beaufort scale 12 (≥ 64 kn) producing phenomenal seas; reported in Metarea bulletins as force 12.
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Wind of Beaufort scale 12 (≥ 64 kn) producing phenomenal seas; reported in Metarea bulletins as force 12.
Hurricane Force Wind 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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In this glossary, Hurricane Force Wind refers to: Wind of Beaufort scale 12 (≥ 64 kn) producing phenomenal seas; reported in Metarea bulletins as force 12.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Ocean Weather Station I reports hurricane force wind two-seven-zero degrees at 70 knots, waves over sixteen metres, visibility poor."
Hurricane Force Wind 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.
Hurricane Force Wind is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Hurricane Force Wind is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.
Wind of Beaufort scale 12 (≥ 64 kn) producing phenomenal seas; reported in Metarea bulletins as force 12.
Ocean Weather Station I reports hurricane force wind two-seven-zero degrees at 70 knots, waves over sixteen metres, visibility poor.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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