boatmaster

English edit

Etymology edit

From Middle English botmeyster, equivalent to boat +‎ master.

Noun edit

boatmaster (plural boatmasters)

(nautical) A person officially qualified to be in charge of a vessel of a specified category.

Translations edit

person qualified to be in charge of a vessel

Finnish: laivuri (fi)

References edit

The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015 [1]

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