master of a ship

master of a ship. Maritime law. A commander of a merchant vessel; a captain of a ship. • The master is responsible for the vessel’s navigation and the safety and care of the crew and cargo. — Also termed shipmaster. [Cases: Shipping 60.]

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资深译员维皓，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与反垄断诉讼有关的法律文件。