What to Bring on Sea Term

Things to bring

• Prescription medicines for 2 months to cover the whole sea term
• Small bag with luggage lock to store meds
• Up to date Epi-pen if prescribed (bring two)
• Extra sets of contact lenses and glasses (easier to use in an emergency)
• Sunscreen for port
• Insect repellant (100% DEET) for port 
• Over the counter medications (Tylenol, ibuprofen, bismuth, decongestants, skin moisturizer, aloe, lip balm...)
• Soap with plastic soap dish, shampoo, tooth paste, mouth guard/retainer if you have one
• Baby powder / foot powder - you will sweat and want to avoid fungal infections

Things to do

• Get a Flu Shot now  -  you do not want to be sick and miss sea term activities
  • It takes 2 weeks to develop immunity so the sooner you get it the better 
  • No prescription needed: go to any pharmacy (health insurance covers it)
• Travel Insurance is provided by MMA at no additional expense for both sea term and the study abroad/remote experiences.
  • For information on coverage call the Office of Intercultural Exchange or visit their pre-departure web page at: https://www.maritime.edu/pre-departure
• Dental check-up and treatment for any dental pain (very limited dental care on the ship)
• 2nd Hep A vaccine if you have not already received it
• Bring paperwork from Flu shot or Hep A vaccine to Health Services to verify into your medical record
• Check with your phone carrier to avoid roaming charges in port, how to get an international plan, how to use free voice over internet apps like skype or viber
• Inform your credit card company of your travel plans so your card does not get locked if you use it abroad
• Talk with your doctor or us ahead of time for prevention methods if you are highly prone to motion sickness