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ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy
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The sophisticated safety architecture should put seafarers’ minds at ease, too.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
The country has been seeking safe passage for its ships — 28 of which, with nearly 800 Indian seafarers, are stranded in the strait.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Container shipping firms, oil tankers and bulk carriers now must navigate a murky environment in which seafarer safety takes primary concern and insurance companies end war-risk coverage, resulting in higher surcharges for shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Mauritius was named by Dutch explorers for their ruling prince, Maurice; the Chagos were named by Portuguese seafarers, probably for the Portuguese word for Christ’s wounds: chagas.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
The country has been seeking safe passage for its ships — 28 of which, with nearly 800 Indian seafarers, are stranded in the strait.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Container shipping firms, oil tankers and bulk carriers now must navigate a murky environment in which seafarer safety takes primary concern and insurance companies end war-risk coverage, resulting in higher surcharges for shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Mauritius was named by Dutch explorers for their ruling prince, Maurice; the Chagos were named by Portuguese seafarers, probably for the Portuguese word for Christ’s wounds: chagas.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Seafarer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafarer. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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seafarer
noun
sea·far·er
ˈsē-ˌfar-ər 
-ˌfer-
: a person who travels over the ocean : mariner
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