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Getting ready for a 6–7 month contract at sea? Packing the right things can make life on board much easier. Here’s a simple and practical checklist to help you bring everything you need. A minimum of 40 kg is usually allotted for your baggage, typically divided into 20 kg per luggage, so pack wisely!
Important Documents
Keep these safe in a waterproof folder. Make copies if possible!
- Passport
- IDs
- Seaman’s Book
- Medical Certificates
- Contract of Employment
- Training Certificates
- Certificate of Proficiency
- VISA (if needed)
- Letter of Guarantee
- Emergency Contact Numbers
- Seafarer’s ID
- Vaccination Certificates
- Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) Certificate
- Allotment Slip
Clothes
Bring enough clothes for work and daily life. Include clothes for different weather.
- Working clothes (can get dirty)
- Underwear
- Long johns or warm clothes (for cold weathers)
- Jacket and overalls (offices should provide these)
- Shorts
- Socks
- Pants / Jeans
- Shirts
- Clothes for shore leave
- Towel
- Handkerchiefs
- Uniform
- 1 belt
Health and Hygiene
Pack your personal care items. Wrap liquids well to avoid spilling.
- Medicine (personal and first aid)
- Headache or pain: Paracetamol / Biogesic, Ibuprofen / Nurofen
- Allergies: Diphenhydramine / Benadryl, Loratadine / Clarityn, Cetirizine / Zyrtec
- Indigestion / Heartburn: Tums / Gaviscon
- Indigestion / Diarrhea: Pepto-Bismol
- Constipation: Dulcolax / Coloxyl
- Cough: Ascoril D
- Phlegm / Expectorant: Mucosolvan
- Cold & Sinus: Sudafed / Neozep
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Cotton buds
- Deodorant
- Perfume
- Razor or shaver
- Lotion and shaving cream
- Disinfectant
- Comb
- Nail Cutter
Electronics
These help you stay connected and entertained.
- Phone
- Charger
- Universal adaptor
- Laptop
- Headphones / speakers / music player
- SIM cards (eSIM recommended)
- Powerbank
- USB or hard drives
Stationery
For notes, logs, or journalling.
- Pen
- Paper
- Pencil
- Notebook
- Eraser
Other Useful Items
These small items can make life on board easier.
- Snacks
- Sewing kit
- Cash
- Photos of your loved ones
