Meteorology

Sea Surface Temperature

Measured or satellite-derived temperature of ocean top centimetre, critical for routing, icing and cyclogenesis forecasts.

Quick answer: Measured or satellite-derived temperature of ocean top centimetre, critical for routing, icing and cyclogenesis forecasts.

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Quick answer

Measured or satellite-derived temperature of ocean top centimetre, critical for routing, icing and cyclogenesis forecasts.

Why it matters

Sea Surface Temperature 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

What is Sea Surface Temperature?

In this glossary, Sea Surface Temperature refers to: Measured or satellite-derived temperature of ocean top centimetre, critical for routing, icing and cyclogenesis forecasts.

How is Sea Surface Temperature used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "MetOcean centre reports sea surface temperature rising to 30 Celsius in Gulf of Aden, increasing piracy-prone convection risk for next 48 hours."

Why does Sea Surface Temperature matter in maritime?

Sea Surface Temperature 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 Sea Surface Temperature?

Sea Surface Temperature is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Sea Surface Temperature belong to?

In this glossary, Sea Surface Temperature 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

Measured or satellite-derived temperature of ocean top centimetre, critical for routing, icing and cyclogenesis forecasts.

Operational example

MetOcean centre reports sea surface temperature rising to 30 Celsius in Gulf of Aden, increasing piracy-prone convection risk for next 48 hours.

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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