Determining the damages that may occur during the loading or unloading operations, determining the causes and material size, and determining who is responsible for this damage are also part of the surveillance work given. During loading and unloading operations, cargoes may be damaged, as well as damage to the ship's structure or equipment. In any case, the reports prepared by the supervisory body auditors are essential.

• To determine the conditions of suitability for service for bulk carriers and the ports where these ships load and unload.

• Reducing the risks of excessive stress and physical damage to the ship during loading and unloading operations with the methods determined for communication and cooperation between these ships and the port management.

• Increasing the safety of bulk carriers