merchant
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Navy struck a merchant ship trying to avoid the blockade of Iranian ports, the Associated Press reported.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
Navy struck a merchant ship trying to avoid the blockade of Iranian ports, the Associated Press reported.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
For hundreds of thousands of Indians, merchant shipping jobs are a lucrative proposition despite the inherent risks.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
It's a small proportion of the 100,000-strong fleet of merchant vessels' operating around the world, but the union says it's a worrying trend.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Doha was close enough to see the horror on the merchant lady’s face.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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