Actions in heavy weather

 

Stresses induced by excessive accelerations caused by bad weather conditions to be avoided. Following are recommendations:

Excessive accelerations

bullet Measures to avoid excessive accelerations are:
bullet Alteration of course or speed or a combination of both;
bullet Heaving to;
bullet Early avoidance of areas of adverse weather and sea conditions; and
bullet Timely ballasting or deballasting to improve the behavior of the ship, taking into account the actual stability conditions.
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Voyage planning


. One way of reducing excessive accelerations is for the master, as far as possible and practicable, to plan the voyage of the ship carefully so as to avoid areas with severe weather and sea conditions. The master should always consult the latest available weather information.
 

Source: CSS code
Updated: September 30, 2007