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harbour master

British  

noun

  1. an official in charge of a harbour

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Both the Harbour Master and the Docks Engineer are based there.

From BBC

Five films will be shared by all the partners, giving tips and advice from students, the police, Bristol Harbour Master and the city's venue operators.

From BBC

Truro harbour master, Mark Killingback, said it was "part of our core business to provide a sheltered location for ship owners to lay up vessels during downturns in trade".

From BBC

Two got out by themselves and the third was rescued by the Harbour Master.

From BBC

The fishermen and their illegal catch were taken back to the Río Cañete to be taken to the harbour master’s office in port and probably fined; their catch would be examined by experts from the fishing ministry.

From The Guardian