deepwater
adjective
deep·wa·ter
ˈdēp-ˌwȯ-tər 
-ˌwä-
: of, relating to, or characterized by water of considerable depth
deepwater sailors
especially
: able to accommodate oceangoing vessels
deepwater ports
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Related Stories SeaPort Manatee is the primary deepwater seaport in southwest Florida, receiving fuel, fruits and vegetables, appliances, construction materials and wood for distribution across the southwest Florida and the Southeast.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
In July, the California Energy Commission approved a plan for wind development that centers on deepwater wind farms off Morro Bay and Humboldt Bay, supported by new port facilities in Long Beach and Los Angeles.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Driving the news: Chevron yesterday announced the first production from its big Anchor project in the deepwater Gulf.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
The platforms create artificial reefs that attract fish and dolphin pods to Appomattox, said Rich Howe, executive vice president of Shell’s global deepwater business.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 3 May 2024
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
In July, the California Energy Commission approved a plan for wind development that centers on deepwater wind farms off Morro Bay and Humboldt Bay, supported by new port facilities in Long Beach and Los Angeles.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Driving the news: Chevron yesterday announced the first production from its big Anchor project in the deepwater Gulf.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
The platforms create artificial reefs that attract fish and dolphin pods to Appomattox, said Rich Howe, executive vice president of Shell’s global deepwater business.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 3 May 2024
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deepwater
adjective
deep·wa·ter
ˌdēp-ˌwȯt-ər
-ˌwät-
: of or relating to water of great depth
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