Seafarer Essentials: Your Basic Packing Checklist

Handa ka na ba para sa 6–7 buwang kontrata sa barko? Narito ang isang simpleng at praktikal na checklist para matulungan kang dalhin ang lahat ng kailangan mo. Karaniwan, may 40 kg na baggage allowance, 20 kg bawat maleta kaya planuhin nang mabuti ang iyong mga dadalhin! 

Mahahalagang Dokumento
Itago nang maayos sa waterproof folder. 

  • 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

Damit
Magdala ng sapat na damit para sa trabaho at pang-araw-araw. Isama rin ang damit para sa iba’t ibang klima.

  • Working clothes (na okay lang kung madumihan)
  • Underwear
  • Long johns o damit panglamig
  • Jacket and overalls (karaniwang ibinibigay ng office)
  • Shorts
  • Medyas
  • Pants / Jeans
  • Shirts
  • Damit para sa shore leave
  • Tuwalya
  • Panyo
  • Uniform
  • 1 sinturon

Kalusugan at Personal na Pangangalaga
I-pack ang mga gamit para sa personal hygiene. Balutin nang maayos ang mga liquid para hindi tumapon.

  • Gamot (personal at 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
    • Ubo: Ascoril D
    • Phlegm / Expectorant: Mucosolvan
    • Sipon: Sudafed / Neozep
  • Toothbrush at toothpaste
  • Shampoo
  • Cotton buds
  • Deodorant
  • Pabango / perfume
  • Razor o shaver
  • Lotion at shaving cream
  • Disinfectant
  • Suklay
  • Pang-cut ng kuko / nail cutter

Electronics
Makakatulong ito para manatiling konektado at may libangan sa barko.

  • Cellphone
  • Charger
  • Universal adaptor
  • Laptop
  • Headphones / speakers / music player
  • SIM cards (mas maganda ang eSIM)
  • Powerbank
  • USB o hard drives

Stationery
Para sa notes, log, o journaling.

  • Panulat / pen
  • Papel
  • Lapis
  • Notebook
  • Eraser

Iba Pang Useful na Gamit

Mga maliit na bagay na makakapagpadali ng buhay sa barko.

  • Snacks
  • Sewing kit
  • Pera
  • Mga litrato ng pamilya o mahal sa buhay

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Parola is a multimedia arts capstone project created by a small team of students from De La Salle-College of St. Benilde. It features a docuseries, informational materials, and visual content designed especially for Filipino seafarers and their loved ones.

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