| 1 | Cargo operations |
| Discharging and/or loading of cargo. |
| 2 | Passenger movement |
| Embarking and/or disembarking of passengers. |
| 3 | Taking bunkers |
| Taking bunker (refuelling). |
| 4 | Changing crew |
| Changing crew member(s). |
| 5 | Goodwill visit |
| Friendly visit. |
| 6 | Taking supplies |
| Taking supplies. |
| 7 | Repair |
| To effect repair. |
| 8 | Laid-up |
| Inactive service. |
| 9 | Awaiting orders |
| Awaiting job order. |
| 10 | Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous purpose of call. |
| 11 | Crew movement |
| Embarking and/or disembarking of crews. |
| 12 | Cruise, leisure and recreation |
| To visit a port for cruise, leisure and recreation. |
| 13 | Under government order |
| This is a visit to a port which has been ordered by government. |
| 14 | Quarantine inspection |
| To have a quarantine inspection. |
| 15 | Refuge |
| To seek protection against something unpleasant and/or threatening such as bad weather or danger. |
