Usage Note
Capitaneria is almost always found in the fixed phrase capitaneria di porto, the Italian coast guard district office responsible for maritime safety and port administration. The plural is capitanerie. It is an institutional term not used metaphorically.
Examples
"Devi registrare la barca alla capitaneria di porto."
Natural Translation
You need to register the boat at the port authority office.

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