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Storm on Sea Concept. Navigation Safety Thresholds in the Western Part of the Black Sea. Definition of storms produced in the western part of the Black Sea takes into account the navigation casualties’ frequency, the peculiarities of the sea to run high simultaneously to wind intensification and the stresses acting on the ship’s hull when is underway. All the sailing vessels record a natural speed reduction due to the added resistance caused by storm’s wind and wave. Storm evolutions and speed-loss diagrams based on new meteorological information’s may support the work of a routeing officer trying to find the best solution for the ship’s safety and economy.

Keywords: hydro meteorological parameters, incidents on sea, ship stability.