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.

Alternative Labels

inspector of ship cargo

inspector of ship freight

marine freight and cargo inspector

ship freight inspector

shipping freight and cargo inspector

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations handle freight inspection equipment inspect freight inspect hazardous freight in accordance with regulations lead inspections prepare freight shipment reports undertake inspections weigh shipments

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/27c5097e-a2a3-4b2e-82a6-3b874ebfb092

Status

released

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