components of a ship manifest
The different elements and fields comprising the ship's manifest, in which information on the cargo, passengers, and crew are disclosed.
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.
Competences and skills
22 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
3 competenceshazardous freight regulations
The regulatory schemes applicable to the transportation of dangerous materials, such as IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for air transport, or International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ("IMDG Code") for transportation of hazardous materials by sea.
principles of cargo stowage
The principles of cargo stowage. The procedures by which containers should be efficiently loaded and unloaded, taking into account gravitational forces that are exerted during transportation.
types of cargo
The different types of cargo e.g. bulk cargo, liquid bulk cargo and heavy materials.
Cross-sector
3 competencesfreight transport methods
The different modalities of freight transport such as air, sea, or intermodal freight transport, including the details and procedures specific to them.
international regulations for cargo handling
The body of conventions, guidelines and rules which dictate the activity of loading and unloading cargo in international ports.
national regulations on handling cargo
The national regulations governing the loading and unloading of cargo in ports within that country.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceintegrate Committee on Safe Seas guidelines into inspections
Keep abreast of the guidelines provided by the Committee on Safe Seas and the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (COSS). Integrate their guidelines into inspection exercises.
Sector-specific
8 competencesadjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles
Adapt weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles. Oversee the maximum load capacity of the vehicle in question and the weight of each individual crate in the shipment.
apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations
Apply the different procedures required to meet customs obligations when transporting goods across borders and arriving via ports/airports or any other logistics hub, such as producing written customs declarations. Apply different procedures for different types of goods, and ensure compliance with shipping regulations.;
handle freight inspection equipment
Handle freight inspection equipment and tools such as bench top centrifuges, depth indicators, notebook computers, tape measures, and water samplers.
inspect freight
Inspect, document, and manage freight shipments; verify that all content complies with national, international and local regulations.
inspect hazardous freight in accordance with regulations
Inspect and take into account regulations on hazardous or delicate freight such as biomedical waste, transplant organs, and blood. Freight may have to cross national borders on its journey to its destination. Comply with legal freight regulations to avoid fines for the transportation company or the organisation that initiated the shipment.
perform inspections required by international conventions
Perform inspections as required by international conventions. Understand procedures and regulations to ensure compliance.
prepare freight shipment reports
Compose and submit freight shipment reports. Include detailed information on freight conditions and freight handling; report problems if necessary.
weigh shipments
Weigh shipments and calculate the maximum weights and dimensions, per package or per item, for each consignment.
Cross-sector
2 competenceslead inspections
Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents and asking appropriate questions.
undertake inspections
Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencescommunicate analytical insights
Obtain analytical insights and share them with relevant teams, in order to enable them to optimise supply chain (SC) operations and planning.
observe freight shipment loaders
Observe process of freight loading; ensure that crew complies with all applicable regulations and procedures; stow heavy and potentially dangerous cargo.
Cross-sector
2 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
digital