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marine cargo inspector

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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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

types of cargoprinciples of cargo stowagenational regulations on handling cargohazardous freight regulationsinternational regulations for cargo handlingcomponents of a ship manifestfreight transport methods

Practical Skills

adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehiclesintegrate Committee on Safe Seas guidelines into inspectionsundertake inspectionsprepare freight shipment reportslead inspectionsweigh shipmentshandle freight inspection equipmentinspect hazardous freight in accordance with regulationsperform inspections required by international conventionsapply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulationsinspect freightobserve freight shipment loadershave computer literacyact reliablycommunicate analytical insights

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

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EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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