Actions in a TRS

Upon receiving the weather report, I will: Inform C/O, order him to secure deck. Inform C/E, order him to secure E/R. Plot storms position and observe its movement. Draw fan diagram to determine safety sector. possible course to avoid storm. Ascertain ships position in relation to the storm Bearing of storms center. From weather report. Buys Ballots law. Semi circle where the vessel is in. Path of the storm. Order OOW to update and monitor weather information and reports. Record hourly in log book: Wind direction and force. Wind shift. Barometric pressure. Swell direction and height. Arrange a FSA for storm. Strengthen the bridge watch and ensure proper look out. Change over to manual steering if auto pilot cannot cope up with weather condition. Continuous watch as visibility can be reduced. Instruct C/O to: Check ships stability, draft, trim. Press up tanks to reduce FSE and windage area Propeller and rudder sufficiently immersed to prevent Loses of their efficiency Racing of engines Excessive vibration Take heavy weather precaution.

I will remain outside of a radius of 200nm from storm center. If necessary: Alter course to keep away from storm Heave to, to let the storm pass by a safe distance Reduce speed, if helps to avoid storm. Ensure vessel does not roll or pitch heavily, as it may cause May be damage to cargo Shifting of cargo Damage to ships structure Damage to deck equipments, cranes, derricks etc. All preparations for heavy weather to be entered in official log book in details and deck log book. I will keep in mind: Storm can be erratic and different from weather forecast. Engine and any navigational/ communication equipment may fail any time. Ensure personnel get enough rest, considering fatigue due to storm. No body to go on deck without C/Os permission. Instruct C/E to check steering gear and M/E performance regularly. Inform following parties about storm and amended ETA: Owner. Charterer. Agent of next port.
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Methods of receiving TRS forecast

Various methods are available for receiving TRS or gale warning forecast. VHF weather forecast from coast radio station. MF-HF radio telephony weather broadcast from met stations. MF-HF telex from met stations. MF-HF weather fax from met stations.

EGC messages. Navtex. Inm-B fax from met stations (paid service). Visual observation, by barometric pressure and wind force.
Pressure Wind force below mean (Beaufort scale) 5mb 10mb 20mb >6 >8 About 12 Bearing of center Approximate from wind distance direction 12 Points 10 Points 8 Points Within 200nm Within 125nm Within 75nm