ship captain

Also known as ship's captain, maritime captain, sea captain, nautical captain, captain, captain of a ship, master, ship's master

commander of a ship or other sea-going vessel

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Other names: Ship's captain, ship's master, shipmaster, captain, master
Department: Deck department
Location: At sea
Licensed: Yes
Duties: In charge of a merchant ship .
Requirements: master's license or extra master's license or commissioned officer
Watchstander: If needs

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female form of label: капітанка судна
Commons category: Ship captains
male form of label: lodný kapitán
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A sea captain, ship's captain, captain, master, or shipmaster, is a high-grade licensed mariner who holds ultimate command and responsibility of a merchant vessel. The captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the ship, including its seaworthiness, safety and security, cargo operations, navigation, crew management, and legal compliance, and for the persons and cargo on board.

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