vessels

Example Sentences

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Even after mines are cleared, private shipowners will be reluctant to send vessels back where they’ve been trapped for months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"These vessels, which fail to adhere to the most basic rules of maritime navigation, also pose a threat to the environment and to everyone's safety," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Some ship owners may be reluctant to let their vessels return to such a volatile region after finally retrieving them, experts say.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Shadow fleet vessels frequently change the flags they fly, a practice known as flag-hopping, or use invalid registrations in an attempt to escape tracking.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In the firelight, the vessels glinted and glowed, splashing the hollow in jeweled hues.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman