shipowner

noun

ship·​own·​er ˈship-ˌō-nər 

: the owner of a ship

Examples of shipowner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Security analysts assume that such explosions are related to the vessel's recent loading at Russian oil export facilities; however, Lloyd's List said that there is no hard evidence to support these theories, making vessel risk assessments difficult for shipowners and operators. —Brendan Cole john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025

This means that in practice, shipowners must provide insurers with notification of transits. —Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 24 June 2025

Four of the vessels belonged to Greek and Cypriot shipowners, according to the Financial Times. —Brendan Cole john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025

Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Strait of Hormuz GPS jamming remains major security issue, tanker CEO says Despite a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Tuesday, security issues in the Strait of Hormuz continue for shipowners. —Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shipowner

• homeowner
• landowner
• donor
• kroner
• kronor
• loner
• owner
• stoner
• toner