Severe Weather Guide Mediterranean Ports. 26. San Remo

Abstract

This handbook for the port of San Remo, 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 vessels 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 oceanographic information. Keywords: Italy ports facilities; Sea states; Marine meteorology; Mediterranean Sea harbors; Storm haven; Mediterranean Sea meteorology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA211197

Entities

People

  • Ronald E. Englebretson

Organizations

  • Leidos

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boats
  • Central Europe
  • Frequency
  • Guidance
  • Guided Missiles
  • Handbooks
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Meteorology
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Research Facilities
  • Storms
  • Warfare
  • Wind Chill

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

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