anchorage
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Another Singapore-flagged container vessel, GFS Giselle, sustained hull damage after being hit by a projectile on Wednesday but was able to reach a safe anchorage with all 22 crew, it added.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
The agency also confirmed a drone attack on a tanker near Oman’s Sohar anchorage Sunday, which left two Indian crew members missing, according to Indian authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
The ship, which had 23 crew members, was "being escorted by the French navy to an anchorage point for further checks", the prefecture said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
A week after the tempest, the anchorage of the Acapulco Yacht Club still looked like it had suffered intense bombardment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2023
There was no help here for him, that was clear now, but it was a perfect anchorage and he decided to anchor and spend a day resting before deciding what to do next.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
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A company advisory seen by The Wall Street Journal said all ships approaching Ras Laffan “within the port, anchorages, and port waters must switch off AIS with immediate effect until further notice.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
China's bunkering hub Ningbo-Zhoushan in the eastern province of Zhejiang has temporarily suspended discharging and loading oil, while tankers are ordered to stay at anchorages as typhoon Muifa is expected to land later on Wednesday.
From Reuters ● Sep. 14, 2022
The street once led to Pool Beag, or little pool, among the deepest anchorages in Dublin Harbor.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2018
I’ve gone back to explore them summer after summer, loving the experience despite the growing flotilla of boats competing for anchorages and buoys.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2017
Two dozen coves and inlets, each with its pleasant muddle of sailboats and summer homes, ran the circumference of San Piedro, an endless series of pristine anchorages.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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