foreign vessel

Frequency: 6.911.2 per million words

a ship registered in another country

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Examples (10)

  • A foreign vessel was spotted illegally fishing in territorial waters.
  • The port authorities inspected every foreign vessel before allowing entry.
  • Security concerns increased after a mysterious foreign vessel approached the coast.
  • Trade agreements often dictate how many foreign vessels can dock at a country's ports.
  • The crew of the foreign vessel requested emergency assistance.
  • Customs officials discovered contraband aboard the foreign vessel.
  • During the war, any foreign vessel in the area was considered a potential threat.
  • Many exotic goods arrive in our markets via foreign vessels.
  • The captain reported seeing a large foreign vessel on the horizon.
  • International law governs the passage of foreign vessels through certain straits.