MASTER

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1. the Master of a vessel in port or at sea, is responsible for the safety and activities of the ship, the cargo, the crew, and any passengers, must be in control of these and must assure that the activities of the vessel are remunerative or not too costly and that they do not unnecessarily imperil her before the elements or authorities or forces on the shore. (FO RS 332)

2. we will call those officers in charge of a ship the Master where they are not rated captains and at present will retain Captain as meaning the head of the flotilla. It is common maritime practice to make lieutenants or mates a master of another ship in a small flotilla. (BO 34 16 Jun 67)

3. one who has reached a creative and superlative level of accomplishment in any field. (FO 3260)