The word of the day is 

  MARITIME

1. Connected with the sea in relation to navigation,shipping,etc.

2. Of or pertaining to the sea: maritime resources. 

3. Bordering on the sea: maritime provinces.

4. Living near or in the sea: maritime plants.

5. Characteristics of a sailor;nautical:maritime clothing.

The analogy of the day is 

SPOTTED:LEOPARD::ELECTED:PRESIDENT.