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Harbourmaster vs Dockmaster - What's the difference?

harbourmaster | dockmaster |

As nouns the difference between harbourmaster and dockmaster

is that harbourmaster is (british|canada|nautical) an official responsible for the enforcement of regulations in a port while dockmaster is someone in charge of a dock, or of docking.

harbourmaster

English

(wikipedia harbourmaster)

Alternative forms

* harbormaster (USA)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (British, Canada, nautical) An official responsible for the enforcement of regulations in a port.

    • dockmaster

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone in charge of a dock, or of docking.