Maritime English
Meteorology

What is Heavy Snow Warning?

Heavy Snow Warning Forecast advising imminent heavy snowfall reducing visibility below 0.5 nm and affecting mooring or channel transit.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Heavy Snow Warning” Used in Practice?

Tokyo Coast Radio: heavy snow warning for Tsugaru Strait, visibility expected less than half nautical mile, tugs on standby, advise precautions, over.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Heavy Snow Warning?

Forecast advising imminent heavy snowfall reducing visibility below 0.5 nm and affecting mooring or channel transit.

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