01
Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments.
02
Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked.
03
Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered.
04
Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo.
05
Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures.
06
Recommend remedial procedures to correct any violations found during inspections.
07
Issue certificates of compliance for vessels without violations.
08
Write certificates of admeasurement that list details such as designs, lengths, depths, and breadths of vessels, and methods of propulsion.
09
Post warning signs on vehicles containing explosives or flammable or radioactive materials.
10
Measure heights and widths of loads to ensure they will pass over bridges or through tunnels on scheduled routes.
