charterer

From charter + -er.

charterer (plural charterers)

1. A person who charters something
   • 1858, Robert White Stevens, On the stowage of ships and their cargoes:

     When at home, it is usually signed by the owner and the charterer; abroad, by the master and the agent for the charterer.

   • 1993, Stephen L. McDonald, The Role of Natural Gas in Environmental Policy:

     FI—"Free In." A pricing term indicating that the charterer of a vessel is responsible for the cost of loading goods onto the vessel.

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