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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
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