Strong Winds And Waves 2.5 Meters High Threaten Shipping In North Sulawesi

BMKG hopes that residents will pay attention to the high risk of waves to shipping safety when carrying out activities in water areas with a wave height of between 1.25 - 2.5 meters. BETWEEN A-Karel A-Polakitan

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) estimates that maximum wind speeds have the potential to occur in the southern part of North Sulawesi, which could trigger an increase in wave height in the region.

"This condition can cause an increase in the potential for high waves in the region," said BMKG Coordinator for Observation and Information at Bitung Maritime Station Ricky D. Aror, in Manado, Antara, Tuesday, October 28.

According to Ricky, the dominant wind blows from west to northwest at a speed of between 6'30 knots. "BMKG issued an early warning of high waves until October 30, 2025," he said.

Wave heights between 1.25 and 2.5 meters have the potential to occur in several water areas, including the western, central and eastern Sulawesi Sea, North Minahasa Regency waters, the waters of the Siau Islands Regency-Tagulandang-Cauao (Sitaro), the waters of the Sangihe Islands, Talaud Islands, Maluku Sea, as well as the northern and southern waters of North Sulawesi.

Ricky appealed to the public and fishermen to pay attention to the high risk of waves to shipping safety, especially for fishing boats, barges, ferries, and small-sized vessels.