Severe Weather Guide - Mediterranean Ports. 9. Villefranche

Abstract

This handbook for the port of Villefranche, one in a ser ies 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 vicinity. Causes and effects of such hazardous conditions are discussed. Precautionary or evasive actions are suggested for various vessel situations. The handbook 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 in formation on environmental conditions; and an appendix that provides oceanographic information.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA199668

Entities

People

  • Richard D. Gilmore
  • Ronald E. Englebretson

Organizations

  • Leidos

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boats
  • Coast Guard
  • Energy Bands
  • Handbooks
  • Meteorology
  • Military Research
  • Military Science
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Oceanography
  • Research Facilities
  • Security
  • Terrain
  • Topography
  • Warfare
  • Water Waves
  • Wind Chill

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

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