Severe Weather Guide Mediterranean Ports - 46. Kalamata

Abstract

This handbook for the port of Kalamata, 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 captain's summary; a more detailed review of general information on environmental conditions; and an appendix that provides oceanographic information.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA258626

Entities

People

  • D. C. Perryman
  • R. D. Gilmore
  • R. E. Engelbretson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adriatic Sea
  • Aegean Sea
  • Boats
  • Ionian Sea
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Meteorology
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Ridges
  • Storms
  • Terrain
  • Thunderstorms
  • Warfare
  • Wind Chill

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

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