maritime

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The quarter began with one jolt to the oil market—the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro—only to end with one far larger: a weekslong conflict with Iran that shut down a key global maritime chokepoint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The French maritime prefecture said the small boat was seen heading towards the beach at Gravelines at around 09:30 local time, where 30 migrants were waiting to board.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Over the past decades, the U.S. has experienced a steady erosion of its ability to build ships and manufacture critical maritime infrastructure,” said Saronic CEO Dino Mavrookas.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Premiums have surged for ships seeking special cover to cross the strait, according to Robert Peters of UK maritime consultancy Ambrey, which has an insurance arm.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Pizarro came to Cajamarca by means of European maritime technology, which built the ships that took him across the Atlantic from Spain to Panama, and then in the Pacific from Panama to Peru.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond