Maritime English
Meteorology

Qu'est-ce que Alerte Typhon ?

Alerte Typhon 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 “Alerte Typhon” Used in Practice?

Diffusion Garde-côtes du Japon : Alerte Typhon pour la mer d'Okinawa—centre 24°N 127°E se déplaçant NW 12 nd; vents 70 nd sur 40 NM, mer 12 m, tous navires invités à se mettre à l'abri et surveiller NAVTEX en continu.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Qu'est-ce que Alerte Typhon ?

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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