Plugs on board container vessels

[OzCadet]

Hi there!

New to the forum but been reading bits and pieces from here for a while now. Bit about myself, I'm Australian and just about to start a deck officer cadetship with CMA CGM which I'm very excited about.

Quick question which I haven't come across an answer for yet, what type (region) power plugs do CMA CGM/other lines use on board their vessels? I'm guessing it's European? Thanks for your help!

[bridgemonkey]

I'll send you a PM

[size4riggerboots]

Why not share here so anyone else going to a CMA CGM ship will know?!

[bridgemonkey]

Fair. Plugs are European in my experience but I personally always take other adaptors for going ashore with laptop etc.

[Lewisscott22]

Hi there!

New to the forum but been reading bits and pieces from here for a while now. Bit about myself, I'm Australian and just about to start a deck officer cadetship with CMA CGM which I'm very excited about.

Quick question which I haven't come across an answer for yet, what type (region) power plugs do CMA CGM/other lines use on board their vessels? I'm guessing it's European? Thanks for your help!

Hello!

CMA CGM vessels have a European plugs as Bridgemokey stated. However, to be certain to avoid any mishaps, I suggest you purchase one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Adapter-Worldwide-Main-AC-Travel-Plug-Charger-All-1-EU-AU-UK-US-/290925943839?pt=UK_TravelTickets_Accessories_RL&hash=item43bc899c1f

That way, you can use any socket/plug ... well apart from a reefer.

I shall make the assumption that you are just about to start your sea phase. If you give me a PM with the name of your ship - assuming you have it - I could let you know about any of the cadets in my year who could be on it. Then again, maybe you are yet to get your ship.

[Lewis]

Aren't European plugs the norm. The only ship I've ever seen was a Cal Mac ferry (uk plugs)

[OzCadet]

Thanks so much for the speedy replies chaps. Will be sure to take a universal adapter then!

[chris]

Well the princess cruise ships and the p&o badged ones have usa and european sockets 115v and 230v in crew cabins but mots electronic products are dual voltage these days so no problem.