Vessel Forman Hatchman

Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co.

Record quantity, condition and location of containers during vessel / truck loading and discharge and inventory operation

Record (manually/ through a hand held device) the movement, position and condition of containers

Check and verify the container number, type, IMO code, and condition

Ensure that containers moves and locations are properly reflected in the system with 100% accuracy

Check and verify seals on containers when required

Prepare tally, operation activity, and damage reports

Observes safety rules and regulations at all times

Create record for the over landed containers and inform vessel supervisor to verify with manifest clerk / vessel planner

Record fault and report delays or breakdowns crane /equipment / terminal tractors, shipside or Yard side, hatch cover opening delays, ship crane rigging delays etc

Ensure safe working condition for lashers

Ensure all documents used on the vessel operations side is returned back information clerks on vessel operations completion

Instruct tractor trailers about container location in the yard

Ensure twist locks are attached properly and detached while loading and discharging

Ensure unlashing of discharging container, hatch cover unlocked and lashing material are segregated while discharging it.

Ensure the loading bay and cell guide are in good condition

Guides Q/Crane operator to discharge and load on proper location