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

Hull

Ship Structure & Parts

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Definition

The main body and structural shell of a vessel, including the bottom, sides, and deck, that provides buoyancy and watertight integrity. Hull design, material, and construction determine a vessel's strength, seakeeping ability, and resistance through the water.

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Hull

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