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The commanding officer of a ship is called "captain" regardless of their rank. This is true for all US Navy and Coast Guard ships. In the US Coast Guard, it is not uncommon for a Lieutenant O-3 to have command of a ship. It is also not uncommon to have a commander 0-5 as captain of a naval vessel. In fact, there are many ships that have an enlisted officer in charge, usually a Chief, Senior Chief or Master Chief Petty Officer. This is especially true in the Coast Guard where most of your smaller ships have all enlisted crews.
In the merchant world, the captain of the ship is still called "captain" by the crew, but he or she is actually the "master" of the vessel. The master of the vessel must have a US Coast Guard license (or foreign country equivalent) for the type of vessel and for the route that it is sailed. For example The Exxon Valdez had a captain named Joe Hazelwood, he had US Coast Guard License for Unlimited tonnage, any waters. A ship that only does tours of San Francisco harbor can be sailed on a licensed restricted to inland waters and is certainly smaller than the Valdez. So if the vessel is registered for 100 gross tons a master with an inland 100 ton license can legally operate her with passengers. Obviously it takes more training and experience to pilot the Valdez than a tour boat or smaller vessel.
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The person in charge of a ship?
The person in charge of a ship is the Captain.
A person who is in charge of a ship?
The Captain is in charge (command) of a ship.
A man incharge of a ship?
WHO IS THE MAN IN CHARGE OF A SHIP?
What does a carpenter do on a pirate ship?
Carpenters were in charge of the general upkeep of the ship itself.
Who navigates the ship?
The navigator is in charge of the route the ship takes to get from point a to point b.
What does ship ups collect mean?
Ship and charge the receivers ups account number
What is the name of the person who is in charge of a ship?
That's the Captain.
What ship was major John andre incharge of?
Major John Andre in charge of the ship H.M.s. Vulture
Who is in charge of ship equipments maintenance and crew?
The boatswain /BO'S'N
Why do captains have to sink with their ship?
To show dignity. They don't have to sink with their ship, but it shows integrity and pride. The captain is in charge of sailing the ship and keeping everybody on it safe.
How many people would be in charge of the slave ship?
there are 10 people
Does the one direction store ship to Canada?
Yes but it will charge more
