Maritime English
Meteorology

What is Swell Direction Report?

Swell Direction Report Statement giving the dominant direction, height and period of the prevailing ocean swell for route planning and seakeeping.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Swell Direction Report” Used in Practice?

Ocean station Papa: swell direction report two-two-zero degrees, height three metres, period fourteen seconds, advise vessels southbound.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Swell Direction Report?

Statement giving the dominant direction, height and period of the prevailing ocean swell for route planning and seakeeping.

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