28 
BSH kompakt 
2005 
• Several dally water level 
predictions 
• 17 storm surge warnings 
(North Sea 13, Baltic Sea 4) 
• BSH workshop on tsunami 
hazards on the German North 
Sea coast 
• Polish/German paper on 
Baltic Sea storm surges 
• Completion of research 
project on the simulation of ex 
treme North Sea storm surges 
• Issue of 121 Ice reports and 
Ice charts 
• 30 drlft/dlsperslon simulati 
ons for the Central Command 
for Maritime Emergencies 
Germany 
veranlasst werden können. Ein spezielles Modell des BSH ermöglicht 
Drift- und Ausbreitungsvorhersagen, beispielsweise für Ins Meer gelangtes Öl 
oder für Chemikalien. 
RELIABLE 
Daily forecasts 
Like weather reports, they are part of dally shipboard routine: the BSH‘s 
maritime forecasts for the German North Sea and Baltic Sea. 
Water level forecast updates are Issued several times a day. Besides, Infor 
mation Is provided about the tides, sea state, sea surface temperatures 
and, during the six-month winter season, the Ice cover. The precise water level 
forecasts of the BSH are needed on a dally basis not only by container 
and bulk carrier operators, but also by cruise ships like the “Queen Mary” which 
are bound for tidal harbours like Hamburg. To ensure safe navigation, 
optimum use of cargo capacities, and short voyages, precise Information about 
the maximum allowed draught Is Indispensable. 
The BSH’s forecasts are of vital Importance, especially In extreme weather 
situations. Storm surge warnings are Issued In time to warn the 
population and allow emergency headquarters to respond Immediately and 
take appropriate measures as required. 
In cases of environmental pollution, the BSH’s forecasts contribute 
to adequate and timely response measures.