harbour master
Britishnoun
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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
"The harbour master is well aware of us so if they do need anything from us they will call and we'll do whatever we can but I don't anticipate being required for any rescues."
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2024
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
As soon as the ship is water-borne the responsibility falls upon the king’s harbour master, who has charge of her afloat and of moving her into the fitting basins.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 5 "Dinard" to "Dodsworth" by Various
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