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Captain

Captain

Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
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Master of a ship or pilot-in-command of an aircraft, commanding officer of a warship or an operator of any other vessel

Related:

  • Arrived ship
  • DOP (Dropping Outward Pilot)
  • Both to Blame collision clause
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Master
  • APS (Arrival Pilot Station)

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