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shipowner

American  
[ship-oh-ner] / ˈʃɪpˌoʊ nər /

noun

  1. a person who owns a ship or ships.


shipowner British  
/ ˈʃɪpˌəʊnə /

noun

  1. a person who owns or has shares in a ship or ships

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Etymology

Origin of shipowner

First recorded in 1520–30; ship 1 + owner

Example Sentences

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The government of Qatar, one of the world’s biggest exporters of liquefied natural gas, urged shipowners to suspend maritime activities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some countries offer sweeteners to shipowners such as cheaper registration fees or lower taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is among a growing number of migrant workers abandoned by shipowners, who flout their obligations and desert crews without paying the salaries owed.

From Barron's

"If it turns out the shipowners were deficient, they will expect the full force of the law," Lopez told reporters.

From Barron's

Sharma said he knows multiple sanctioned shipowners who would like to scrap ships but continue in the shadow trades because they can’t sell the vessels and can’t afford to keep them idle.

From The Wall Street Journal