1
: borne over or on the sea
a seaborne invasion
2
: carried on by oversea shipping
seaborne trade
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Yes, desalination and solar power could, in theory, support seaborne settlements.
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Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Major exporters of energy, the Gulf states also fear that Iran may shut the Strait of Hormuz on its southern shore, through which a third of seaborne oil passes.
—Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
The concern centers on potential disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-third of the world's seaborne oil supplies, channeling roughly 21 million barrels every day.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global energy flows, accounting for about 25% of global seaborne oil shipments and about 20% of liquified natural gas flows.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 June 2025
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Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Major exporters of energy, the Gulf states also fear that Iran may shut the Strait of Hormuz on its southern shore, through which a third of seaborne oil passes.
—Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
The concern centers on potential disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-third of the world's seaborne oil supplies, channeling roughly 21 million barrels every day.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global energy flows, accounting for about 25% of global seaborne oil shipments and about 20% of liquified natural gas flows.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 June 2025
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“Seaborne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaborne. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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