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Storms at sea: 7 tips for skippers and crew that could save lives

This summer in particular, thunderstorms have required numerous rescue operations by SEA HELP employees. However, with a little know-how, dangerous situations in thunderstorms can be avoided. Tip 1: Check the right website for thunderstorm forecasts before setting sail. Proper storm preparation begins at home before you set sail. Before you leave, check the Croatian marine weather report meteo.hr in English...

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Storms in Mallorca (Balearic Islands): heavy rain

A severe storm with heavy rain and wind speeds of over 110 km/h hit Mallorca and the other Balearic Islands on Wednesday (August 14, 2024) – exactly ten days earlier than last year. Will vacationers on boats in the Balearic Islands have to prepare for storms in August in the future? What is the reason for this? A severe summer...

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AI should be able to predict freak waves in the future.

Predicting monster waves, also known as freak waves or rogue waves (sailors call them cavemen), was previously considered impossible. This could now change thanks to special field measurements and artificial intelligence At the beginning of January 1995, a low pressure system with a large pressure gradient forms in southern Sweden. The resulting storm sweeps southwards across the North Sea and...

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Baltic Sea storm surge 2023: Many sailing yachts sunk

The SeaHelp team led by head of operations René Haar had their hands full over the last few days. The reason was the Baltic Sea storm flood on the night of October 20/21, 2023, which the authorities currently classify as the most severe Baltic Sea storm flood since 1872. "A flood of the century", summarizes SeaHelp operations manager René Haar....

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Floods - Land under in Croatia, severe flooding

On the Adriatic coast of Croatia there was heavy flooding after rainfall, politicians even speak of a natural disaster with many flooded basements and destruction. The problematic flood situation is exacerbated above all by the current strong blowing Jugo. The news rolled over: on 18.11.2022 Wetter Online reported a severe storm and flash floods in Croatia. After that, there had...

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