§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

marine cargo inspector

Marine cargo inspectors investigate all baggage and freight listed on the ship's manifest.

Description

Marine cargo inspectors investigate all baggage and freight listed on the ship's manifest. They are responsible for checking the condition of the cargo and verifying the cargo's documentation and compliance with rules and regulations. Marine cargo inspectors analyse the vessels' capabilities, the fuel compartments, the safety equipment and the specific licenses required.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

international regulations for cargo handling components of a ship manifest principles of cargo stowage freight transport methods hazardous freight regulations national regulations on handling cargo types of cargo

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

lead inspections weigh shipments apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations inspect freight undertake inspections inspect hazardous freight in accordance with regulations prepare freight shipment reports perform inspections required by international conventions adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles integrate Committee on Safe Seas guidelines into inspections handle freight inspection equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

act reliably observe freight shipment loaders communicate analytical insights have computer literacy

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)