TIMER STARTED

For the moment there isn't anything that career requires of me, and they are also waiting for my U.S. Visa to arrive at their office. Once it arrives thought that’s the part where career would be rushing me and tell me to hustle up.


Minor Objectives still almost remain exactly the same and that the only thing that was accomplished was the Major objective of getting and securing a U.S. Visa at the embassy, The rest of the "TO DO" things are still pending up to now due to the lack of funding. My sister was a big help in giving me the necessary funds needed to pursue this agenda and I'm forever in debt on her efforts, as a matter of fact a huge majority if not all the funding came from her.


So far this is still the objectives that need my attention.


1.Photocopy my sisters ATM Card and submit the photocopy to Career shipping.
2.Open an ATM bank account under my moms name and pass the photocopy of it to career.
3.Report back to Captain Ledesma and attend the two remaining seminars.
4.Go to the "TESDA" office in Taguig area , and get a copy of a CAV certificate of my C.O.C document, Submit the copy to career shipping
5.Get the coverall Uniform
6.Get the cash advance from the accounting counter.
7.Aquire 2x2 and passport size ID picture from the photo studio (at least 6 copies each)and pass it to the Visa / License counter in career.
8.Go to maritime medical clinic yet again and pass the physical examination form for the marshal island seaman's book.


In other matters, relating to my visit to career shipping, there isn't much to write about it. My last visit was that I just went to the Uniform counter and had me signing up for the measurements for the coveralls and the safety shoes. Another thing I made during the recent visit was to see Captain Ledesma about the remaining training seminars, he gave a most recent schedule which is still way May 06.


Last part of my visit is to go to the PRC / License counter of Career, on that counter I was told to apply for a Marshal Islands seaman book , and was given an application form along with a set of instructions on what documents I would pass.




In other news, I had been busy packing my luggage for the long trip (estimated 9 months onboard) and considered that the stuff I should be carrying would at least last on the whole duration of the journey. For now I had a full list of the things and stuff id be needing and only need funding to buy them all.  For the best knowledge of the public I will publish the equipment and gear that id be bringing along onboard, so that people who would be reading this would know what important gear and equipment will be needed especially to first time sailors (Deck Cadet and Engine Cadet).


Funny thing, that every time I prepare this list, It always feels like I'm going on to a space travel on a spaceship launch. Well my reasons are valid anyway and given the circumstances that id be trapped on a ship for 9 months, the best possibility of survival or to the very least lasting for the duration is to have as many equipment and supplies as possible.  Trying to imagine the scenario that if I would be left on an island (probably marooned for 9 months), what would be the things that I should be bringing along in order for me to live and survive a harsh environment ?  Aside from that I should consider also bringing "Anti-personnel" equipment to prevent people (to be direct , co-workers) from stealing my equipment.


So far, here are the things that id be bringing along.




1. 3 digital Watches , one for GMT , one for local time , one for Philippine time
2. 2 mechanical pencil,
3. 1 eraser
4. 1 pencil
5. Compass divider
6. Calculator (FX Casio brand)
7. 1 silver type small thermostat flask
8. 1 silver type  coffee mug
9. 2 notepads
10. 6 PCS. gel pen black
11. 6 PCS. Ordinary black pen (panda type)
12. 1 set assorted Gel pen color
13. 2 PCS red ball pen
14. 1 magnetic compass
15. 1 set sewing kit
16. 1 sharpener
17. 1 book  (cargo notes , withersby publication)
18. 1 pair of scissors
19. Pentel pen (Black color)
20. 10 Pcs Photo ID , 2x2 and Passport size
21. 1 Notebook hardbound




22. Winter Jacket
23. Flashlight
24. Head flashlight (for safety helmet) and w/ spare batteries
25. 2 Pcs Denim pants
26. 3 pairs of plastic rubber gloves
27. AAA, AA, D rechargeable batteries with charger
28. 1 PCS adjustable Wrench
29. 4 PCS quick Glue
30. Can opener
31. 1 set small high precision screw driver
32. 1 cardboard box cutter
33. 2 pairs of denim gauntlet gloves
34. 2 PCS white T-shirt (Round Neck)
35. 3 PCS Shorts (any Color)
36. 1 PC Swiss Army Knife
37. 1 PC Multi Purpose Pliers
38. 1 Roll DUCT Tape
39. 1 PCS Raincoat parka
40. 4 PCS magnets
41. 2 pairs of knee pads (airsoft Type or sports type)
42. 1 set standard screw drivers
43. 1 Tube of epoxy resin
44. High powered Flash light or lamp (or Safety flashlight)
45. 2 PCS "Electricians Belt"
46. 1 PCS Garrison Belt
47. 2 PCS "Swat vest"
48. 2 PCS pistol belt
49. 1 pcs Sidearm belt
50. 6 pairs of socks
51. Army Knife
52. Safety ear muffs
53. Safety chipping Goggles (1 PC ok , 2 REQ) , welding goggles will do
54. Sewing Kit (needle, scissors, 3 thread colors minimum, )
55. 3 pcs PADLOCKS
56. 2 pcs of sweater jacket
57. 2 pcs of sweater Pants
58. 2 sets of electrical strap
59. Sewer's measuring tape
60. 3 sets of spare cutter blades 9mm , 8mm
61. 1 PC Energizer headlight
62. LED Headlight
63. 1 pair airsoft type combat gloves
64. 2 PCS Philips screw negative and positive type
65. MMDA Facemask
66. MMDA Side Pouch
67. MMDA Pouch


68. 4 Shavers
69. 2 PC Tooth Brush
70. 40 PCs Mefenamic Tablets
71. 40 PCS Antibiotic  Tablets
72. 2 small Bottles rubbing alcohol
73. 2 Bottles of Shampoo (PANTENE BRAND)
74. 1 Dextrose bottle
75. 8 Bottles Vitamin E (Myra 400 mg Brand)
76. 8 Bottles Vitamin C
77. 8 Bottles Vitamin B complex
78. 12 Pcs Band Aid strips
79. 2 Rolls cotton Gauge
80. 1 PC Cuticle Nippers
81. 1 PC Nail Filers
82. 1 Pc Nail Clippers
83. 1 PC pusher's
84. 1 Pc Nail Brush
85. 1 PC ear wax cleaner
86. 1 roll medical tape
87. 2 PCS Soap (any brand)
88. 200 Pcs Centrum Tablets 
89. 2 Small Tubes of toothpaste
90. 1 bottle of "Bactidol" mouthwash


91. 2 Sets of formal clothes (For Holiday Occasions , For disembarkation)
92. 7 Pcs of Underwear (Bench Brand)
93. 7 Pcs of Socks (dunlop brand)
94. 2 pcs Denim pants
95. 1 Pc of Bonnette
96. 2 pcs garrison belt
97. 1 pairs of rubber shoes
98. 1 pair of low cut shoes
99. Net book with accessories
100. 1 pc computer Tablet with accessories 

Show here are most of the stuff id be carrying Onboard my next ship, Hope that this will be enough to last for the duration of my contract and stay in the ship