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Meteorology

What is Freezing Rain Warning?

Freezing Rain Warning GMDSS forecast message indicating super-cooled rain likely to freeze on contact, causing rapid ice accretion on decks and rigging.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Freezing Rain Warning” Used in Practice?

Coast Radio Nuuk: Freezing rain warning for Nuuk Bay, risk of severe icing on superstructure; vessels exercise caution and de-ice accordingly, out.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Freezing Rain Warning?

GMDSS forecast message indicating super-cooled rain likely to freeze on contact, causing rapid ice accretion on decks and rigging.

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