Beware of High Waves in the Natuna Sea

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JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Class III Meteorology Station Ranai Natuna issued an early warning letter for the potential for high waves for two days starting November 19 to 20 2022 in the Natuna Sea, Riau Archipelago Province.

Based on a warning letter issued, wave heights reaching 2.5 to 4 meters have the opportunity to occur in the North Natuna Sea.

BMKG asked local residents and sailors to pay attention to the high risks to shipping safety, especially fishing boats must be aware of wind speeds of more than 15 knots and wave heights above 1.25 meters.

Meanwhile, for barges, be alert, pay attention to wind speeds of more than 16 knots and wave heights above 1.5 meters, and ferries to be alert for wind speeds of more than 21 knots and wave heights above 2.5 meters.

Whereas for large ships such as Cargo Ships / Cruise Ships, it is necessary to pay attention if the wind speed is more than 27 knots and the wave height is above 4 meters.

The BMKG also asks people who live and are active on the coast around areas where high waves are likely to occur to remain vigilant.

The BMKG also gave a warning of high waves of 1.25 to 2.5 meters likely to occur in the sea and waters north of the Anambas Islands, southern waters of the Natuna Islands, southern waters of the Anambas Islands, waters of the Subi Islands - Serasan, western waters of the Natuna Islands - Natuna Sea, waters north of the Natuna Islands - Waters and the Karimata Islands.

The wind pattern in the northern part of Indonesia is dominantly moving from the Southwest - Northwest with wind speeds ranging from 5 to 25 knots, while in the southern part of Indonesia the dominant movement is from the Southwest - Northwest with wind speeds ranging from 5 to 25 knots.

BMKG also stated that the highest wind speed was observed in the Sunda Strait, North Natuna Sea, central to northern Makassar Strait, North Kalimantan Waters, and Sulawesi Sea.