Maritime English
Meteorology

What is Brash Ice Warning?

Brash Ice Warning Message issued by ice services or VTS indicating dangerous concentrations of brash ice likely to impede manoeuvring or clog sea intakes.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Brash Ice Warning” Used in Practice?

Icebreaker Control to convoy: Brash Ice Warning in Prince Christian Sound—brash depth two metres; maintain 100 metres astern distance and follow escort’s track on channel one-three.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Brash Ice Warning?

Message issued by ice services or VTS indicating dangerous concentrations of brash ice likely to impede manoeuvring or clog sea intakes.

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