When joining ship below things should be kept in mind.
Original documents
Medicals
Uniform with appleates
Extra boiler suits
Warm clothing
Extra inners/ Undergarments
Extra socks
Phone charger
Belt
International charger
Shoes
Safety shoes
Personnel belonging - Toothpaste/ tooth brush/ shaving razor and cream/ moisture cream etc. as per individual needs
Laptop as per individual requirements
Pendrive as per individual requirements
Hard drive as per individual requirements
Medicines only if certified by DGS doctor
Make a ship specific register when handing over taking over.
For DNS cadets /TME/ Trainee ETO : Please carry DLP Booklet. (If applicable)
Important thing to remember
You should be knowing about how much luggage weight is allowed and how many luggage pieces is allowed.
Don't carry any other person luggage or stuff as there are many cases of Drug trafficking.
Details of receiving agent at arrival airport.
If your shipping company is asking you to take stuff for ship, please take declaration.
If any miscellaneous expenditures has to be done, same should done only after approval from company and reimbursement form should be filled after joining ship.