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What is Ice Accretion Warning?

Ice Accretion Warning Notice that superstructure icing rate exceeds 2 cm h⁻¹ due to freezing precipitation or spray, requiring anti-icing measures.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Ice Accretion Warning” Used in Practice?

Murmansk Radio issues ice accretion warning for Barents Sea; vessels with freeboard under four metres must activate de-icing gear and report condition every two hours.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Ice Accretion Warning?

Notice that superstructure icing rate exceeds 2 cm h⁻¹ due to freezing precipitation or spray, requiring anti-icing measures.

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