Meteorology
Statement giving the dominant direction, height and period of the prevailing ocean swell for route planning and seakeeping.
Quick answer: Statement giving the dominant direction, height and period of the prevailing ocean swell for route planning and seakeeping.
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Statement giving the dominant direction, height and period of the prevailing ocean swell for route planning and seakeeping.
Swell Direction Report matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.
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In this glossary, Swell Direction Report refers to: Statement giving the dominant direction, height and period of the prevailing ocean swell for route planning and seakeeping.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Ocean station Papa: swell direction report two-two-zero degrees, height three metres, period fourteen seconds, advise vessels southbound."
Swell Direction Report matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.
Swell Direction Report is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Swell Direction Report is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.
Statement giving the dominant direction, height and period of the prevailing ocean swell for route planning and seakeeping.
Ocean station Papa: swell direction report two-two-zero degrees, height three metres, period fourteen seconds, advise vessels southbound.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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