Suddenly wind force 10 or above

 

bullet Take heavy weather precautions.
bullet Heavy weather maneuver to ensure safety of the vessel.
bullet Transmit a danger message with the suitable equipments to the ships in the vicinity and to the nearest coast station. The message shall include following information:
bullet Barometric pressure.
bullet Barometric tendency.
bullet True wind direction.
bullet Wind force in beaufort scale.
bullet State of the sea.
bullet True course and speed of the ship.
bullet The message may be transmitted by telex/ VHF or by any means, and may be preceded by securité or TTT.

 

 

 
Updated: June 22, 2003