Marine Surveyor | $60/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Senior Marine Cargo and Draft Surveyor for a remote contract role. You will review imagery, analyze vessel drafts, and prepare detailed survey reports, applying international standards and best practices.

The ideal candidate has CoC or maritime academy certification, strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience with remote, digital-first collaboration on cross-functional teams. This contract offers 10-40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience in marine cargo and draft surveys.
• Certification from a recognized maritime academy or valid CoC.
• Proficient in container & cargo condition surveys, marine measurement protocols, and international report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret imagery remotely with well-supported reasoning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Membership or accreditation with NAMS, SAMS, or IIMS is desirable.
• Experience in a remote, digital-first environment and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review digital imagery and docs related to container and cargo condition.
• Analyze vessel draft marks and tank gauges to determine cargo quantity and integrity.
• Prepare clear marine survey reports with findings and reasoning.
• Evaluate compliance with international marine survey standards in deliverables.
• Provide feedback to refine AI data labeling and maritime decision-making.
• Collaborate asynchronously, delivering insights to the project team.

Skills

Marine cargo surveys

Draft surveys

Independent/consultancy experience

Remote work capability

Technical report writing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Imagery interpretation remotely

Education

Certificate of Competency (CoC)

Maritime academy certification

Job description

Position: Senior Marine Cargo and Draft Surveyor

Type: Contract

Compensation: $20 - $60/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role 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.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant 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.