Maritime English
Meteorology

Was ist Taifunwarnung?

Taifunwarnung Highest-level tropical-cyclone warning issued by JMA or PAGASA for winds ≥64 kt, heavy seas and extreme storm surge threatening coastal and open-sea areas.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Taifunwarnung” Used in Practice?

Japanische Küstenwache sendet: Taifunwarnung für das Okinawa-Seegebiet—Zentrum 24°N 127°E, läuft NW mit 12 kn; Wind 70 kn, Radius 40 sm, See 12 m; alle Schiffe sollen Schutz suchen und NAVTEX ständig abhören.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Was ist Taifunwarnung?

Highest-level tropical-cyclone warning issued by JMA or PAGASA for winds ≥64 kt, heavy seas and extreme storm surge threatening coastal and open-sea areas.

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