What to pack for my first ship as a Merchant Mariner
HI EVERYONE,
It’s your favorite saylorrrrrr 💕
Below is the list, i mentioned on what’s needed on your first ship.
WHAT TO BRING:
Work Clothes:
wrangler jeans from Walmart (light weight for hot weather, love them) $20-$27. paired with any old shirt (long sleeve and/or short sleeve) (DO NOT WEAR WHITE, makes you look dirty).
long tube socks (thicker the better)
reflective vest (I prefer shirt so you won’t have to keep taking it on/off after each operation)
a trucker hat/bucket hat and beanie
An old hoodie for cold days.
HYGIENE:
10bar soap/body wash 3
4 face towels, 3 big towels
Comforter set, mattress topper (twin)
Pillow
Medium size towels (to use as liner in drawers)
NEW BATHROOM LINER!
and bathroom mat for inside your room
SHOWER SHOES!
toothpaste(2)
Toothbrush (2)
Mouth wash
Floss/toothpicks
Deodorant (4)
Lotion (2)
Cocoa Butter (1)
Shampoo/conditioner (yes I wash my braids lol
hair supplies (brush, comb, hair tie, blow dryer, flat iron, hair gel/wax)
Witchhazel
Hydrocortisone
Meds (for headaches/cramps)
Hand soap (liquid)
Plug in airwick with Hawaiian breeze scent or gain 🤭
Foot powder
Pads/Tampons (ALOT, biggest ziplock bag you can find) or bc to stop it
Perfume
Gym clothes/shoes
laundry detergent and dryer sheets
Laundry basket or sack
TOOLS:
Knife and one box cutter
Work gloves
Safety glasses
Digital Watch
Flashlight or headlight (with red light)
channel locks
ELECTRONICS
laptop
Headphones (Bluetooth)
iPad
Camera
Chargers
Hard drive for movies
ENTERTAINMENT
books
game system (can play in lounge or room
Notebooks (keep track of work hours/money!
Pen
Crossword puzzle
Wordsearch
GOING OUT CLOTHES
-sneakers (2)
-outfits (hot and cold) don’t over do it
-jewelry
PLS, lmk if you have any questions!
I ALWAYS REPLY BACK! 🥰🤞🏽