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Governments and businesses should plan now for future sea-lane disruption by large-scale formations.—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026 That base, named HMAS Stirling, will give all three countries access to key sea-lanes in the Indian Ocean.—Gary Roughead, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025 During the golden age of ocean liners in the early 20th century, dozens of vessels plied these sea-lanes.—Guy Trebay, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025