sailing

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On Thursday, the military said U.S. forces had boarded a ship known as the Majestic X, which was full of Iranian oil and sailing in the Indian Ocean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The Euphoria later resumed sailing toward the Gulf of Oman, according to Lloyd’s List.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Several Iranian-linked vessels also appear to have turned off their transponders while sailing out of the Gulf before reappearing in the Arabian Sea, satellite imagery seen by maritime firms apparently confirming their route.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Facebook posts showed Kelly Kershaw, 54 – whose social media profile described her "living and loving life one adventure at a time" – skiing and sailing, as well as taking numerous trips abroad.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Dozens of ships, in various shapes and sizes, were sailing together in a line that stretched for miles.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown