Severe Weather Guide - Mediterranean Ports. 3. Catania

Abstract

This handbook for the port of Catania, one in a series of severe weather guides for Mediterranean ports, provides decision-making guidance for ship captains whose vessels are threatened by actual or forecast strong winds, high seas, restricted visibility or thunderstorms in the port of vicinity. Causes and effects of such hazardous conditions are discussed. Precautionary or evasive actions are suggested for various vessel situations. The handbook is organized in four sections for ready reference: general guidance on handbook content and use; a quick-look captain's summary; a more detailed review of general information on environmental conditions; and an appendix that provides oceanorgraphic information.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA199388

Entities

People

  • Richard D. Gilmore
  • Ronald E. Englebretson

Organizations

  • Leidos

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boats
  • Energy Bands
  • Europe
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Meteorology
  • Military Research
  • Military Science
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Ocean Waves
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Research Facilities
  • Storms
  • Tropical Cyclones
  • Warfare
  • Water Waves

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security