Steersperson is a term typically used to refer to someone who is responsible for steering a vessel or guiding it in a certain direction. There are several other words that can be used as synonyms for this term, including helmsman, coxswain, navigator and pilot among others. Each of these terms refers to an individual who is responsible for guiding a boat or vessel, whether by physically steering the craft or by making important navigational decisions. Some synonyms may refer to specific types of vessels, such as the term pilot, which is often used to refer to those who guide ships through narrow channels or into ports.