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Supercargo

Definition:

Supercargo refers to a person on board a ship who is responsible for the cargo and works as a representative of the ship's owner or charterer.

Sense 1: Noun

a) A representative of the ship's owner or charterer responsible for overseeing the cargo's transportation, documentation, and delivery.
b) A person employed on a ship to supervise loading, unloading, and storage of cargo.

Example Sentences:

1. John was appointed as the supercargo for the voyage to ensure the safe transportation of the precious cargo.
2. The supercargo closely inspected the containers before loading them onto the vessel.
3. The supercargo presented all the necessary documents to customs officials for clearance.

Sense 2: Adjective

a) Indicating something that is in addition or exceeds the usual cargo capacity of a ship.
b) Above and beyond the regular duties or responsibilities.

Example Sentences:

1. The ship had a supercargo hold built specifically to accommodate the additional cargo.
2. The company recognized Mary's supercargo contributions and promoted her to a higher position.
3. The project required supercargo efforts from the entire team to meet the tight deadline.

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• Books on Supercargo
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