sealifting
/ˈsiˌlɪftɪŋ/
noun
- The process or activity of transporting goods or people by sea, especially in a military context.
- The success of the mission depended on efficient sealifting of supplies.
- Sealifting is often slower than airlifting but can carry much larger loads.
- Sealifting requires careful planning to coordinate ships and port facilities.
verb
- Present participle of sealift: the act of transporting (supplies, equipment, or personnel) by sea, especially for military purposes.
- They are sealifting food and water to the island after the hurricane.
- The commander is sealifting additional troops to reinforce the position.
- The navy is sealifting heavy machinery to the new base in the Pacific.