The person at a harbor in charge of anchorages, berths and harbor traffic.
Commanding Officer of a Station.
An officer who is commander of harbor activities and directs the berthing, etc. of ships in a harbor.
a person usually having the experience of a certificated master mariner and having a good knowledge of the characteristics of the port and its whole area. He administers the entire shipping movements that take place in and within reach of the port he is responsible for.