Long Trip

[MN_cat]

Afternoon All

I am a 2nd year MN Cadet on the Bsc Route. I have been offered a place on a ship out in Shanghai starting on the 1st of August really can't wait.

They originally said a 12 week trip but have offered me till Christmas what is peoples opinions on this what would be the maximum trip.

The trip is Shanghai to LA on a 2500 TEU container vessel russian crew. Could any cadets who have done something similar give advice about what to pack etc.


Thank you x

[Malim Sahib]

Re: Long Trip

4 1/2 months isn't too long, with 4 months being more or less the industry standard.
Saying that 4 1/2 months can drag if you're not enjoying it, so if you have the option I'd maybe tell them you'll decide when you're onboard - that way you'll have time to figure out whether you'll like it or not.
Longest trip I did was 6 months when I was 3/O and even then I wasn't that keen to go home - the ship was on a great run in the Far East with lots of time alongside and we had a fantastic bunch of blokes onboard.

[MN_cat]

Re: Long Trip

Thanks Malim Sahib.

What would you say key things to take with me apart from normal stuff like all paperwork?

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