Supercargo (Noun)
Meaning
An officer on a merchant ship in charge of the cargo and its sale and purchase.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The supercargo was responsible for ensuring the cargo was properly secured on the voyage to Europe.
- He was hired as the supercargo on a cargo ship traveling to the Middle East, where he would negotiate the sale of goods.
- As supercargo, it was her duty to oversee the loading and unloading of cargo at each port of call.
- The supercargo played a crucial role in the financial success of the voyage, as he was responsible for negotiating the best prices for the cargo.
- After years of experience as a sailor, he was promoted to supercargo on a merchant ship trading goods between Asia and the Americas.