Cargo Inspection & Assessment: Check cargo quality, packaging, stowage, and securing methods to prevent damage or shifting during transit.
Quantity & Weight Verification: Conduct draft surveys, tally counts, and supervise weighing or gauge/flow-meter measurements.
Documentation Review: Verify bills of lading, manifests, ship particulars, and certificates before and during operations.
Damage & Loss Investigation: Inspect cargo or vessel damage after incidents, determine causes, and record facts for insurance claims or legal