Responsibilities of shipboard scientists

Meeting, travel, and port-call information

Cruise schedule

Privacy policy

Science Services Staff

Precruise Leg Information

• Firearms
• Alcohol
• Illegal Drugs

Things ODP DOES Supply:	Things ODP Does NOT Supply:
Safety glasses (NOT prescription), hardhats	Coveralls
Hearing protection (when necessary)	Work clothes
Bed linens and towels	Work boots
Laundry bags and service	Soap
Work gloves	Shampoo
Limited cold-weather gear ONLY for high-latitude legs	Sunscreen
Paperback books	Candy
Various magazines	Chocolate
Movies, but the collection is variable and older	Rain gear
Some soft drinks	Film

General Information

• Business visas are not required.
• You are responsible for having the correct tourist or transit visas.
• Requirements may differ if arriving/departing by ship vs. airplane so CHECK with appropriate consulate or embassy.

Personal travel time

If your trip includes personal travel time before or after the cruise, you may require more time on your visa or a different visa altogether: CHECK!!! Otherwise you could be responsible for a delay at customs at the end of a long leg.

Money

United States currency (cash or traveler's checks) for use on ship (for e-mail, phone calls, and ship's stores [t-shirts, mugs, etc]).
Tip: ODP does NOT accept foreign currency or personal checks.

Dietary Issues

Any special dietary requirements should to be brought to our attention (contact the staff scientist) at least 4 months prior to the leg.

Checklist Of Items To Bring To The Ship

__    Passport, ODP identification card, and ODP travel information
__    ODP letter stating you are joining the cruise (important for port security).

__    Backup media: JAZ, MO, Tape, ZIP, or CDs
__    Work for slow periods, e.g., data for that paper you've been wanting to write.

__    Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tissues
__    Sun screen or sun block
__    Vitamins or other dietary supplements

__    A small alarm clock or watch with an alarm. Caution: power in the cabins is 120V & 60 cycle. It sometimes affects digital alarm clocks.
__    Small flashlight
__    Extra batteries for all battery powered equipment
__    Backpack
__    Sunglasses - as reflection off the water, clouds, and ice can be fierce.
__    Extra pair of prescription glasses/sun glasses.
__    If you require prescription safety glasses, you must provide those yourself.

__    Sweater or jacket for indoors (air conditioning can be strong).
__    Plain T-shirts for silk-screening leg logo at the end of the cruise (optional).

__    Prescription medication (enough for two months at sea and travel).
__    Necessary paperwork for medicines; some types are illegal in other countries.

__    Camera and manual.
__    Film (not available for purchase on ship).
__    Macro lense if plan on taking core photos.
__    100 ASA 35 mm daylight balanced process E6 film for core photos.

__    Steel-toed boots for rig floor (e.g., Co-chiefs, loggers, CORKers, etc.).
__    Close-toed shoes are required for access to many areas of the ship.
__    Old/tough clothes as you will probably get dirty (mud, grease, paint, etc.).
__    Ship's laundry is efficient (clothes returned within 6 hr, and door-to-door service) but can be hard on clothing. Don't bring your favorite stuff.

Gym Items
__    Extra towel (also for sunbathing)
__    Workout clothes
__    Shoes
__    Water bottle
__    Workout tapes. Some machines (but not all) play all formats of DVDs & VHS videos.

Items to make the trip more enjoyable
__    Music (CDs or tapes)
__    Family pictures
__    Candy and/or chocolate
__    Coffee (most labs have cappuccino machines and bean grinders)
__    Herbal teas
__    Dry fruit, etc.
__    Laser discs and DVD movies

Tip: You can usually shop close to the hotel/ship for many of the above items before you board.