During a container ship loading operation, who prepares the Mates Receipts?

During a container ship loading operation, who prepares the Mates Receipts?

• A. Captain
• B. Checkers
• C. Port Captain
• D. Supercargo

Answer: (B)

In container loading, the Mate’s Receipt records exactly what has been loaded onto the vessel, including container numbers, quantities, seals, and any conditions observed. The people on the dock who physically verify and log this cargo—the checkers—are the ones who prepare this document so the record matches the actual loading before the bills of lading are issued. The captain signs off later and the bill of lading is created, but the MR itself comes from the checkers who have direct, on‑the‑ground verification of the load. The other roles aren’t responsible for drafting the Mate’s Receipt: the captain handles vessel operations and final sign‑offs, the port captain is a port‑side administrator, and the supercargo represents the cargo owner but does not typically prepare the MR.

In container loading, the Mate’s Receipt records exactly what has been loaded onto the vessel, including container numbers, quantities, seals, and any conditions observed. The people on the dock who physically verify and log this cargo—the checkers—are the ones who prepare this document so the record matches the actual loading before the bills of lading are issued. The captain signs off later and the bill of lading is created, but the MR itself comes from the checkers who have direct, on‑the‑ground verification of the load. The other roles aren’t responsible for drafting the Mate’s Receipt: the captain handles vessel operations and final sign‑offs, the port captain is a port‑side administrator, and the supercargo represents the cargo owner but does not typically prepare the MR.