Senior Marine Cargo and Draft Surveyor
- Pay
- $20–$60/hour
- Where
- Remote
- Type
- Contract
- Eligibility
- Country eligibility not stated. Check with the provider before applying.
- Listing
- Last verified Oct 23, 2026
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Overview
Contribute marine cargo and draft survey expertise to a customer's technical maritime AI project.
Work is fully remote, based on vessel and cargo imagery, documentation, and reporting requirements. No prior AI experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Review and assess digital imagery and documentation related to container and cargo condition at transfer and handover points.
- Analyze vessel draft marks and tank gauges to determine cargo quantity and integrity, applying marine measurement standards.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate marine survey reports, articulating findings and professional reasoning for each surveyor's call.
- Evaluate compliance with international marine survey standards and best practices in all deliverables.
- Provide actionable feedback to refine and improve AI data labeling and maritime decision-making processes.
- Collaborate asynchronously through written and verbal communication channels, delivering insights and expertise to the project team.
- Reference and apply guidelines from organizations such as NAMS, SAMS, or IIMS where applicable.
Requirements
- The source does not separately list required qualifications; it lists preferred qualifications only.
Preferred
- At least 7 years of professional experience conducting marine cargo and draft surveys, with a strong track record of independent or consultancy assignments.
- Certification from a recognized maritime academy or valid Certificate of Competency (CoC).
- Proficiency in container & cargo condition surveys, marine measurement protocols, and report writing to international standards.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret imagery and documentation remotely, confidently making surveyor's calls with well-supported reasoning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and detail in reporting and collaboration.
- Membership or accreditation with NAMS, SAMS, or IIMS is highly desirable.
- Experience working in a remote, digital-first environment and engaging with cross-functional project teams.
Engagement and pay
- Pay: $20-$60 per hour, as listed on the source. Contractor role, remote. Weekly hours, contract duration and start date are not stated. The listing states 20 openings.
Eligibility
- Country eligibility is not stated in the listing. Remote does not guarantee worldwide eligibility.
Skills
- marine cargo surveys
- draft surveys
- marine measurement standards
- survey report writing
- nams/sams/iims guidelines