| 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. |