steersman

Example:The navigator steered the ship to the designated port.

Definition:A person who directs the course of a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft

Example:He proved to be an experienced helmsman, guiding the boat through the channel.

Definition:A person who steers a vessel, especially a ship or a boat

Example:The pilot was skilled in steering the large ship through the narrow channel.

Definition:A person who has dedicated a lifetime to mastering ship's handling; a naval aviator