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Shipowner

Description:

A shipowner refers to an individual, group, or company that owns one or more ships and is responsible for their operation, maintenance, and overall management.

Sense 1: Noun

(n.) A person or entity who owns a ship or multiple ships.

Example Sentence:

"The shipowner decided to charter his vessel to a fishing company."

Sense 2: Noun

(n.) The legal term used to describe the owner of a ship in the maritime industry.

Example Sentence:

"The shipowner was held responsible for the damages caused by the collision."

Sense 3: Noun

(n.) The entity who holds the ownership of a ship as recorded in official documents.

Example Sentence:

"The shipowner registered the vessel under the flag of a different country for tax benefits."

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