shipyards

noun

plural of shipyard
as in dockyards

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Recent Examples of shipyards Saronic plans to use the funding to scale its supply chain and shipyards, and build more than 20 ships a year by 2027, including its new shipyard, dubbed Port Alpha, in Texas. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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marinas
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  • Nearby executive airports in Fort Myers accommodate private aviation, while marinas provide access for boating excursions through the surrounding barrier islands and wildlife refuges.
    — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Before or after your walk, explore the Rockland Harbor Trail, which follows the waterfront past parks, public art, marinas, and downtown.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
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