ship commanders
Vessel authority figures
Ship commanders are the officers who hold ultimate authority and responsibility aboard naval or maritime vessels.
The term encompasses various ranks depending on the navy or merchant marine service—captain being the most common title, though commanding officer or skipper also apply.
A ship commander makes all final decisions regarding navigation, crew, cargo, and safety, bearing legal responsibility for everything that happens aboard.
The ship commanders met to coordinate the fleet's movements.
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