Synonyms of maritime

maritime

adjective

ˈmer-ə-ˌtīm 

1

as in nautical

of or relating to navigation of the sea

a rare maritime chart from the 17th century

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nautical
• naval
• navigational
• marine
• admiralty
• seafaring
• oceanographic
• seagoing
• hydrographic
• oceangoing

2

as in marine

of or relating to the sea

the city's extraordinary boom is almost entirely due to the increase in maritime commerce

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marine
• oceanic
• underwater
• naval
• pelagic
• nautical
• deepwater
• deep-sea
• admiralty
• benthic
• oceanographic
• undersea
• hydrographic
• abyssal
• saltwater

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maritime

Dimitris Ampatzidis, maritime risk and compliance manager at Kpler, said the attacks underscored Iran's continuing ability to threaten commercial vessels, with the risks extending beyond oil and gas transportation. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

The strikes followed a string of attacks on Sunday that marked the highest single-day tally of maritime incidents since the start of the war in Iran. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

The threat that the Houthis could bring another critical maritime chokepoint to a standstill, much like Iran has done with the Strait of Hormuz, could give Tehran significant leverage in its negotiations with Washington. — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

The ongoing attacks have raised concerns about energy supplies, commercial shipping and fuel prices, with the Houthis increasingly targeting Saudi airports, oil infrastructure and maritime traffic. — Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026