Sea captain
Commander of a ship or other sea-going vessel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Captain (armed forces) or Captain (naval).
For the Simpsons character commonly called "Sea Captain", see Horatio McCallister.
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.[1] 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.[2]
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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 |
Watchstanding | |
Watchstander | If needs |
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