This is the 9678th most frequent Japanese word.
船頭
Boatman or skipper.
Here, '船頭' (boatman) refers to an individual guiding or leading a boat or ship.
船頭が川を渡るための道を指示しました。
The boatman directed the way to cross the river.
In this context, '船頭' (leaders) symbolizes people in authority, with the idiom implying the chaos of having too many decision-makers.
諺では『船頭多くして船山に上る』といいます。
The proverb says, 'Too many leaders will cause the ship to climb mountains.'
In this usage, '船頭' (boatman) specifically denotes the person operating or navigating the boat.