 The master works with the harbour pilot, the chief mate and an able seaman during inner navigation aboard the vessel Kristina Regina. | |
| General | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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]
- ^ Aragon and Messner, 2001, p.3.
- ^ IMO STCW Requirements for Masters