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harbour master

British  

noun

  1. an official in charge of a harbour

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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New characters include scientist and inventor Ava Potts, played by Danielle Jam, local vet Dr Ollie, played by Carl Spencer, and the harbour master, played by William Andrews.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2025

It said the harbour master erected unguarded edge signage and painted the mooring staples, which "could potentially pose a trip hazard" but were not a contributing factor in the June incident.

From BBC Jan. 3, 2024

Robert Erskine, a harbour master at Portpatrick, dismissed the scheme as “a nice pipe dream”.

From The Guardian Feb. 11, 2020

Penny's father contacted the harbour master in Belize, who revealed that the Justin B had set sail with Chris and Peta on board but returned without them.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2018

"Begging your pardon, Major, could not you telegraph to the harbour master at Ostend, asking if the Phantom is there?"

From The Queen's Cup by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

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