Summer Sea Term
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Always wanted to go on a cruise? the time is now...
During Sea Term, cadets will sail to several different ports and have
many different experiences. This site is to help prepare new cadets
on what they should bring, and some tips from those who already have
been on some cruises.
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Summer
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Summer Sea Term Tips 2009
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Bring only
essential
items necessary for cruise - Space is Limited
A.
SUGGESTED CLOTHING
– Following items are strongly recommended
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2 weeks worth
of underwear, socks (black and white), and T-shirts
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Khaki shorts with belt loops.
No cargo or cut off shorts. All shorts to be hemmed to
·
Issued uniform Cotton khaki shirts and slacks,
anodized (non-tarnish) belt
buckle
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Issued Salt and Pepper or Summer Whites and Dress Cover/Dress shoes.
·
Issued Cotton Boiler suit(s)
– minimum 2 with name stenciled as required.
Long-sleeved required (If additional required, it is
recommended to be purchased in the ship store).
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Windbreaker
for use ashore
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Sunglasses
– Make sure sunglasses have the highest UV rating - A neck
string is suggested. It must be black (NO
mirrored glasses!) to wear with the uniform.
If the cadet wishes
to wear sunglasses during work they must be tinted safety glasses.
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Issued grey Maritime sweatshirt
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Casual Attire Advisable.
Not recommended to bring an excessive amount due to space
limitations.
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Shorts, sneakers, suitable polo or T-shirt, sneakers or suitable
footwear, etc.
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(MALE) -
1 pair khaki or dress slacks, button down shirt & tie,
(FEMALE) - 1 skirt and
blouse.
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For the
B. safety equipment
–
Following items are required
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Laceration Cap (Blue "Bump Cover")
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Respirator (to be purchased in the ship’s store following
fitting; particulate matter only)
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Efficient Flashlight (two 'D' cell) with Red Lens for the Bridge
(Pocket lights do not satisfy this requirement)
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Pocket knife -
Knife with Marlin spike/no
retractable blade or knife with blade greater than 5”
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7 x 50 Waterproof Binoculars
with black neck strap (Required for all Deck Cadets)
they should be efficient/reasonably priced
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Safety Goggles/Glasses, tinted safety glasses (sunglasses will
not be permitted to be worn during work.
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Ear Plugs/ Hearing Protection
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Foul weather gear
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Work gloves
§
Leather
gloves for heavy work
§
Heavy cloth
gloves for work with power
tools
§
Chemical Resistant gloves
for work with
solvents/paints
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Sun block (SPF 30 or higher)
C.
DETERGENT/CLEANING SUPPLIES
·
1-Gallon container of
liquid detergent, stain stick.
NO BLEACH – NO PHOSPHATES
These will usually last for the entire cruise, detergent will fit
into cadet’s rubber boots
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A few plastic bags for heavily soiled clothes
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1 cloth or mesh laundry bag
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GO-JO with pumice or other hand cleaner
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Toilet Paper will be provided on the ship.
It is suggested to bring one roll in case.
D.
MEDICINE CHEST
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Band-Aids
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Sun Screen
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Solarcaine for sunburn relief
·
Shower Shoes strongly recommended
E.
FOOD
Food is now available on the mess deck 24 hours a day.
The snack shop is also available after meal hours and on
weekends. Therefore, we
strongly discourage bringing any food onboard the vessel.
Food stored in the berthing holds is not recommended.
F.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Watch
– cheap spare watch with alarm
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Water bottle –
for use on Deck/in Engine Room; at mealtime, or during the day.
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Tire repair kit and lock
– if cadet is bringing a bike.
Name & class should be engraved on bike.
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Waterproof camera
–
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Writing paper
and envelopes
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Comforter or sleeping bag
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Back Pack
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Small
mesh laundry bag
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Bungee Cords
for securing gear in the Berthing Holds
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Extra batteries
for tape player, clock, flashlight, etc.
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At least 3 locks
(with same combination)
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Personal Computers, laptops, DVD players, fans, hotpots, etc
ARE NOT PERMITTED aboard
for any cadets.
·
Any electrical appliance must be inspected and approved for use by
the Deck and Engine Department, including hair dryers.
The number of items will be limited; each student will not be
permitted to bring electrical appliances.
G.
SUGGESTIONS
List of required books for the cruise will be distributed by the
respective departments before the end of the semester.
If you cannot find books or charts at school, they are
usually available at New York Nautical Supply in
Inexpensive plastic containers - purchased at the supermarket - may
be used to store small items neatly and easily labeled for
identification. For
example: pens, pencils and flashlight can be stored in one; medicine
items in another; tape and batteries in another.
These fit into the assigned lockers and keep items at hand
and readily accessible.
Advise your cadet to keep heavily soiled laundry (oil or paint) away
from regular laundry such as uniforms and personal clothes.
Put name on all articles of clothing – including
All clothing, equipment and supplies should be labeled/stenciled
with the cadet’s name to avoid confusion as many cadets often have
similar looking belongings.
Due to an increase of cadets expected to participate in SST, space
in the berthing areas is extremely limited.
Cadets should only bring the necessary supplies for cruise.
Avoid taking an excess of cloths for liberty.
Cadets
will not be permitted to bring footlockers.
Email access/accounts will be available to all cadets during the
cruise, and cadets will be informed of this and can enroll before
the end of the semester.
Please note that this access is direct billed to a cadet’s
credit card, and is not the responsibility of the college but rather
the email provider. In
the event of urgent or emergency communications, cadets may be
contacted through the college, which has direct access to the ships
master. It is
strongly recommended that all cadets enroll in the email service,
and that they check that their account is active, operable, and
inform those at home how to contact the ship.
Cadets live in close quarters during the cruise, and should make
every attempt to mark all personal gear/belongings.
High value items should not be brought onboard.
“Master” type locks should be brought on cruise to secure all
lockers assigned.
Send mail early. Mail
letters during pre-cruise to get to the first port on time.
Mail letters to 2nd and 3rd ports early
likewise. Mark mail:
“PLEASE
HOLD FOR EMPIRE STATE VI” and
DATE OFARRIVAL.
NAME MUST BE CLEARLY INDICATED ON ENVELOPE.
A telephone calling card makes calling home much easier.
Tours have been arranged with local tour groups, and each cadet will
have a designated tour day when they will be given liberty early.
We recommend your cadet go on these rather than on his/her
own, and have arranged tours based on cadet interest.
Bicycles are
strongly recommended for use in port, and are encouraged to have
onboard.
PASSPORTS/TWIC (Transportation Worker
Identification Card) ARE MANDATORY
Make plans well ahead to obtain or update your cadet’s passport.
You should contact your local Post Office for assistance and
advice. You can apply
at the Throggs Neck Post Office at
If you need a passport urgently, generally in less than 2 weeks, you
may contact one of the local Passport Agencies.
All agencies take applications only by appointment, and there
will be an additional fee to expedite a passport.
Please call in advance.
The following is information for the local agencies:
Hours: 8:30a.m. – 3:30p.m.
Hours: 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Mon. –Fri., excluding Federal holidays
Mon.-Fri., excluding Federal holidays
Automated Appt. # 1-877-487-2778
Automated Appt. # 1-877-487-2778`
NOTE:
Students will not be allowed on cruise without a Passport/TWIC.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
