maritime

Example Sentences

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A tanker was also hit in the waters off Qatar, a British maritime security agency said, reporting some damage but no casualties.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The French maritime prefecture said the small boat was seen heading towards the beach at Gravelines at around 09:30 local time, where 30 migrants were waiting to board.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“This will likely cause a wave of litigation,” said Raymond Waid, a New Orleans-based maritime lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Asian nations are facing a major energy crisis as a result of the Iran war, with a sharp fall in crude shipments and few alternatives, global maritime analytics firm Kpler told AFP on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He explained that it was maritime law to help a ship in distress.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman