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as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
a rare maritime chart from the 17th century
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as in marine
of or relating to the sea
the city's extraordinary boom is almost entirely due to the increase in maritime commerce
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Recent Examples of maritime
Growing numbers of ships — many of which had gone dark in order to quietly traverse the strait — are now navigating the waterway with their transponders on, and maritime insurers are slashing their rates, as confidence builds after last week’s interim truce between Washington and Tehran.
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Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
Submarines are now seen as key for deterrence, intelligence, and maritime security.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Recent budgets place major emphasis on reconnaissance drones, unmanned maritime systems, drone-defense technologies, and autonomous systems for operations around the East China Sea and Taiwan region.
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Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of the global oil supply.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
Submarines are now seen as key for deterrence, intelligence, and maritime security.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Recent budgets place major emphasis on reconnaissance drones, unmanned maritime systems, drone-defense technologies, and autonomous systems for operations around the East China Sea and Taiwan region.
—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of the global oil supply.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maritime
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The parade marchers dressed in a sea of fishnets, glitter, metallic scales, and neon wigs, but the crowd similarly brought their nautical A-game.
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The interior decor nods to a nautical theme, with a whiskey lounge and the option for patio seating.
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That included seafloor mapping data, water-column observations, and measurements of marine biomass.
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More than 40 different species of shark can be found in the Bahamas' approximately 630,000 square kilometers of marine area, according to the Pew Environmental Group.
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The North Korean naval fleet has long been eclipsed by South Korean and United States naval forces, which field modern warships and submarines with sophisticated electronics and powerful missile launch capabilities.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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Swimming alongside oceanic manta rays and watching dolphins race beside the boat left a lasting impression, but so did the lifestyle itself.
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Panthalassa previously conducted oceanic field tests using its Ocean-1, Ocean-2, and Wavehopper designs in 2021 and 2024 to verify the stability of its power generation and navigational software.
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To ensure coordinated approach & navigational safety, the IMO evacuation plan will be paused until further clarity.
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The organization also advises laying out your route ahead of time and having the proper navigational tools, including those that work without cell phone reception.
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maritime. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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