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maritime

[mar-i-tahym] / ˈmær ɪˌtaɪm /


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While his case was prosecuted under maritime health and safety laws, it started life as an investigation into human trafficking.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In that environment, the helmets may have been intended for local militias, forces serving the Kingdom of Valencia, or armed groups responsible for defending the region's maritime frontier.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Russia briefly closed maritime access to the town of Kronstadt, where the naval base is located, according to Russian state media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Four Indian sailors have been stranded for months on an abandoned container ship off Istanbul, unable to leave under maritime rules requiring the vessel to remain manned, inspectors said on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Among many other revelations, the underwater discoveries at Antikythera, Cape Gelidonya, and Uluburun led to vital new information about the nature of ships and maritime trading in the ancient Mediterranean world.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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