"Shipmaster" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A shipmaster, also known as a master mariner or captain, is a licensed mariner or sailor who is responsible for the operation and navigation of a ship.
A shipbroker is an intermediary or agent who acts on behalf of a shipowner or charterer to find them a suitable ship or cargo for a specific voyage. They also handle the communication and negotiation between the shipowner and the cargo owner or charterer to ensure the smooth transaction of shipping operations.<br><br>In other words, a shipbroker acts as a middleman between shippers and charterers, identifying and arranging vessels for transportation of goods, cargo, or persons, and negotiating the terms and conditions of the charter or transportation agreement.