ship's officer

Noun

1.

ship's officer - a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel; "he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines" Synonyms: officer

captain, first mate, gob, Jack, Jack-tar, mariner, master, mate, navigator, officer, old salt, privateer, privateersman, purser, sailing master, sea captain, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, skipper, steward, supercargo, tar