"harbormaster" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 港务长

Definition

港务长是负责港口管理的人，主要工作是监督和管理船只的进出与安全。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“港务长”是正式称呼，仅指管理港口的官员，不指船长或普通管理人员。常见于港口管理、海事文件或小说。

Examples

The harbormaster greeted the new ship at the dock.

**港务长**在码头迎接新船。

You must register your boat with the harbormaster.

你必须向**港务长**登记你的船只。

The harbormaster is responsible for port safety.

**港务长**负责港口安全。

Ask the harbormaster if you need help finding a spot to dock.

如果找不到泊位，可以请教**港务长**。

The old harbormaster knows every sailor in town.

老**港务长**认识镇上的每一位水手。

Before you leave, check with the harbormaster about the weather conditions.

离开前，记得和**港务长**确认天气情况。