Harbormaster
(noun)
A person in charge of overseeing the operation and management of a harbor or port, responsible for ensuring the safe navigation and mooring of vessels and enforcing harbor regulations.
Origin:
From harbor + master, a person in charge of a harbor or port.
Examples:
- The harbormaster was responsible for the safety and security of the harbor.
- The harbormaster had to approve all vessels entering the harbor.
- The harbormaster was responsible for enforcing regulations regarding waste disposal and the discharge of oil.
- The harbormaster was in charge of the maintenance of the harbor's facilities.
- The harbormaster was an important member of the community, responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the port.