maritime

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A nation’s exclusive economic zone typically extends as much as 230 miles from its coastline and under maritime law gives that nation exclusive rights over fishing, oil and gas exploration, and other resources.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Carthaginian navigator named Hanno explored the west coast of Africa in the fifth century B.C., aided by advances in shipbuilding and maritime expertise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reiniel Pascual, an investigator for the country's maritime authority, separately confirmed passengers had received no instructions from the crew as the ship began to list.

From Barron's

Department of Transportation said in a maritime advisory that U.S.-flagged ships should stay as far away as possible from Iranian waters, ANZ Research analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal

The most affected nationality for maritime abandonment in 2025 were Indian sailors, accounting for 1,125, or 18% of the total.

From BBC