Someone was operating the ship until a few minutes ago.

If you weren't here I doubt we'd be able to operate the ship.

Okay, we can operate the ship, no question of that.

You two are the only ones who can operate the ship?

A crew of 1,027 operate the ship and provide for the passengers.

Their job was to operate the ship safely and efficiently.

I will, therefore, continue to occupy the bridge and operate the ship.

All manner of dangers could lie down there, and only the Doctor knows how to operate the ship.

Also, costs to operate ships were increasing, mostly due to prices of crude oil.

In the event of absolute necessity, twelve men can operate the ship.