ISCO Specialization 3359.5.1 Marine Cargo Inspector
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Marine Cargo Inspector: 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.
Essential Skills
- Hazardous Freight Regulations
- National Regulations On Handling Cargo
- Undertake Inspections
- Apply Procedures To Ensure Cargo Complies With Customs Regulations
- International Regulations For Cargo Handling
- Weigh Shipments
- Prepare Freight Shipment Reports
- Inspect Hazardous Freight In Accordance With Regulations
- Adjust Weight Of Cargo To Capacity Of Freight Transport Vehicles
- Freight Transport Methods
- Lead Inspections
- Types Of Cargo
- Components Of A Ship Manifest
- Handle Freight Inspection Equipment
- Principles Of Cargo Stowage
- Inspect Freight
Optional Skills
- Communicate Analytical Insights
- Have Computer Literacy
- Act Reliably
- Observe Freight Shipment Loaders
Alternative Names
- Inspector Of Ship Freight
- Marine Freight And Cargo Inspector
- Shipping Freight And Cargo Inspector
- Inspector Of Ship Cargo
- Ship Freight Inspector
