maritime
relating to the sea and shipping
Connected with the sea, especially with ships, sea travel, or business on the sea.
maritime [industry/traffic/trade/security/activity]
- The country is investing heavily in its maritime industry.
- New rules were introduced to improve maritime safety after the accident.
- Singapore is one of the world's major maritime hubs.
- Maritime transport remains the cheapest way to move large quantities of goods.
- They attended a conference on maritime security in the region.
- This city has a big maritime industry.
- Many people here work in maritime transport.
- Maritime trade is important for the world economy.
- The government wants to make maritime jobs safer.
- He is studying maritime business at university.
located by or influenced by sea
Next to the sea, or having weather that is strongly affected by the sea.
maritime [climate/region/province/area]
- The islands enjoy a mild maritime climate with cool summers and wet winters.
- Fishing is the main industry in this maritime region.
- Canada's Maritime Provinces attract many tourists each summer.
- Maritime areas are often foggy because of the moist ocean air.
- The city’s maritime location made it an important port for centuries.
- This town has a maritime climate.
- People in maritime areas often work with the sea.
- The country’s maritime regions get a lot of rain.
- They moved from an inland city to a maritime town.
- Maritime provinces are close to the ocean.
relating to sea and shipping law
About laws that control ships, sea travel, and work or business done on the sea.
maritime [law/dispute/jurisdiction/claims]
- The case will be heard in a court that specializes in maritime law.
- They hired a lawyer with experience in maritime disputes.
- Maritime regulations require all ships to follow strict safety standards.
- The treaty settled the maritime boundary and related maritime claims between the two countries.
- Insurance for cargo at sea is governed by maritime legal principles.
- He is studying maritime law at university.
- This court deals with maritime disputes.
- Maritime regulations protect workers on ships.
- The two countries argued about their maritime border.
- They need a lawyer who knows maritime rules.
- Base: maritime
maritime boundary
1legal border at sea between states
The official line in the sea that shows where one country’s sea area ends and another country’s sea area begins.
- The two countries signed an agreement to fix their maritime boundary.
- Disputes over the maritime boundary delayed oil exploration in the area.
maritime climate
1sea-influenced mild, wet climate
Weather that is strongly affected by the sea, usually with mild winters, cool summers, and a lot of rain.
- The region’s maritime climate makes it ideal for growing certain crops.
- People here are used to the cloudy, wet weather of a maritime climate.
maritime history
1history of human life at sea
The history of how people have used the sea, including ships, trade, war, and travel on the sea.
- She is writing a thesis on Mediterranean maritime history.
- The documentary explores the maritime history of the North Atlantic.
maritime industry
1business sector for sea transport
All the businesses that work with ships, ports, and moving goods or people by sea.
- The maritime industry plays a key role in global trade.
- New technology is changing jobs in the maritime industry.
maritime law
1law about ships and the sea
The group of laws that control ships, sea travel, and work or business done on the sea.
- He decided to specialize in maritime law after working in a port city.
- Maritime law covers issues like ship collisions, cargo damage, and rescue at sea.
maritime museum
1museum about ships and the sea
A museum that shows old ships, models, maps, and other things about life and work on the sea.
- We spent the afternoon at the maritime museum learning about old sailing ships.
- The city’s maritime museum has an impressive collection of ship models.
maritime nation
1country strongly connected to the sea
A country that is very closely linked to the sea, often with many ships, ports, and sea trade.
- As a maritime nation, the country depends heavily on its ports.
- The book explains how being a maritime nation shaped its history and culture.
maritime security
1security of ships and sea routes
Steps and actions to keep ships, ports, and sea routes safe from crime, attacks, or other dangers.
- Piracy has become a major issue for maritime security in the region.
- They held a conference on maritime security and cooperation among coastal states.
maritime trade
1international trade by sea
Buying and selling goods between countries using ships to move the goods.
- The port expanded to handle growing maritime trade with Asia.
- Maritime trade helped the city become rich and powerful.
maritime transport
1moving goods or people by sea
Moving goods or people from one place to another by ship on the sea.
- Maritime transport remains the cheapest way to ship bulk goods.
- The report compares the environmental impact of road, rail, and maritime transport.