Vessels, any number operating to the north day and night (3-4)

I believe the answer is:

non-stop

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(Other definitions for non-stop that I've seen before include "Round-the-clock" , "Ceaseless" , "Going straight from A to B" , "Continuous" , "Uninterrupted" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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