Severe Weather Guide - Mediterranean Ports. 30. Messina

Abstract

This handbook for the port of Messina, 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 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 captains's summary; a more detailed review of general information on environmental conditions; and an appendix that provides oceanographic information. Keywords: Sicily ports facilities; Sea states; Marine meteorology; Mediterranean Sea harbors; Storm havens; Mediterranean Sea meteorology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA211047

Entities

People

  • Richard D. Gilmore
  • Ronald E. Englebretson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boats
  • Coast Guard
  • Command Centers
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Guidance
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Meteorology
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Research Facilities
  • Storms
  • Terrain
  • Topography
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Oceanography.