A naval officer appointed to form merchant convoys and control and coordinate the routing and movements of such convoys, independently sailed merchant ships, and hospital ships in and out of a port or base. (JP 4-01.2)
NAVAL COORDINATION AND PROTECTION OF SHIPPING OFFICER
Meaning of NAVAL COORDINATION AND PROTECTION OF SHIPPING OFFICER in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012