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merchant marine

noun

  1. the vessels of a nation that are engaged in commerce.
  2. the officers and crews of such vessels.


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Origin of merchant marine1

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
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Murals of cartoon characters painted decades ago by an unhoused merchant marine in exchange for shelter were painted over at some point before the property was sold, Harapetian said.

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The ministers for merchant marine, police and migration discussed joint action, a government statement said but provided no details.

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“This award highlights the benefits of cooperation between the merchant marine industry and the military,” Overseas Shipholding Group CEO Sam Norton said in a statement.

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And the labor supply issues in merchant marine transportation are emblematic of the conundrum seen in a variety of decently paying, male-heavy jobs in the trades.

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Some mark her 90 years on earth, others Grandpa’s travels as a merchant marine.

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