maritime

Example Sentences

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Their passage was notable because they sailed close to the Omani Musandam Peninsula to the south of the waterway, maritime traffic data showed Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“This public-private partnership brings stability to maritime trade at a critical moment,” Travelers CEO Alan Schnitzer said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

The quarter began with one jolt to the oil market—the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro—only to end with one far larger: a weekslong conflict with Iran that shut down a key global maritime chokepoint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The Philippines, with over seven thousand islands but only five hundred lighthouses, was known for its frequency of maritime accidents.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers