Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%

Maritime Dictionary

Swell

Weather & Sea Conditions

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Definition

Long-period ocean waves generated by distant weather systems that travel far from their origin, distinct from wind waves generated by local conditions. Swell waves are characterised by their regular shape, long wavelength, and ability to travel thousands of kilometres across open ocean.

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