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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译员Nanda，毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各种与证券和消费者集体诉讼有关的法律文件。