1st Day onboard

You will receive a Joining Letter and flight details from your recruitment agency. Bring this letter with you when you travel to the ship, along with your passport and medical certificate

You will wear your own clothing when joining the ship, but remember that first impressions are made the moment you set foot onboard. A more conservative appearance is suggested. Due to immigration and customs regulations the ship has to comply with, there may be a wait at the dock before you will be allowed to board.

The Human Resources Manager will welcome you at the gangway with a Welcome Onboard packet. This packet will include:

• Customs Declaration form
• Time and place of the safety meeting
• Procedures for obtaining your Employee ID Card
• Cabin Key
• Ship’s Map

As long as you work for the company, you will keep the same Employee ID number.  Your Crew Officer (CO) will make sure all your paperwork is correct.

Your passport, including visas, will be kept in the Crew Office upon signing on. Your Medical Certificate is kept in the ship’s Medical Center. It is your responsibility to make sure these documents are valid for your entire time onboard.