Marine Cargo Inspectors

Inspect cargoes of seagoing vessels to certify compliance with health and safety regulations in cargo handling and stowage.

Job Task

• Inspects loaded cargo in holds and cargo handling devices to determine compliance with regulations and need for maintenance.
• Reads vessel documents to ascertain cargo capabilities according to design and cargo regulations.
• Calculates gross and net tonnage, hold capacities, volume of stored fuel and water, cargo weight, and ship stability factors, using mathematical formulas.
• Determines type of license and safety equipment required, and computes applicable tolls and wharfage fees.
• Examines blueprints of ship and takes physical measurements to determine capacity and depth of vessel in water, using measuring instruments.
• Writes certificates of admeasurement, listing details, such as design, length, depth, and breadth of vessel, and method of propulsion.
• Issues certificate of compliance when violations are not detected or recommends remedial procedures to correct deficiencies.
• Times roll of ship, using stopwatch.
• Analyzes data, formulates recommendations, and writes reports of findings.
• Advises crew in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo, according to knowledge of hazardous cargo.

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