Ship's Officer (Noun)
Meaning
A person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel; "he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The captain relied heavily on his chief ship's officer to navigate the treacherous waters.
- As a ship's officer, she was responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew.
- He had spent years working his way up the ranks to become a senior ship's officer on the cargo vessel.
- The ship's officer on duty was the first to spot the distress signal from the nearby yacht.
- After completing her training, she was certified as a ship's officer and began her career at sea.