List of gear for offshore work…

Ibuprofen, Theraflu, sinus pills.

One of those cheap little thumb drives for getting your own copies of files.

Some sort of journal to keep track of things you learn. Forget the tallybook. 99% of tallybooks with good info in them are never around when you need them.

Some companies have dress code policies.
No wearing of shorts or cut teashirts in messroom so take a track suit with you.
There can be Sock and pants monsters in the laundry so bring a few just in case.
There are also cretain companies (oops certain )that have band Flip flops due to too many accidents.
This applies to the footwear where the grip is between the fourth and big toe.
Don’t take them offshore with you . The other type , slip on where the grip is a band over the instep is allowed and you should wear them espeicially on platforms , rigs or ships where the showers are communal ! Then ya don’t get unfriendlys’ such as athletes feet or verucas.
It would be better to take a small alarm with you and not rely on mobile phones as on certain transits , You are not allowed Mobiles offshore let alone use them as alarm clocks in ya cabin.

Remember , some vacinations are three coarse drugs ( like one of the
Heps ) over a three month period so make sure you get them done in plenty of time.
Little emergency dentistry kit comes in very very handy when on the Dark continent ! I have used Araldite ! works if you are in some backward part exterior of the world but it’s a pain in the arse removing it afterwards !
Oh , and the dentist tells you off ! 🙄

as most control vans are normally “blue-ass-cold”, bring a sweatshirt or light jacket that you can throw over your coveralls during your shift. Even in the GoM, our vans are suitable for breeding penguins…
To reiterate the flip flop policy, we have been banned by our current client from any open toed shoe/sandal/flip-flop/slipper onboard, except in the shower. The popular and acceptable choice by most has been “Crocs” which satisfies the customer for wear in the common areas.
Don’t forget the PPE. But if you do, there are generally extra hard hats and glasses. BRING YOUR OWN BOOTS. Ewwww, if you don’t…

Stamps and envelopes for the people that you keep in touch with who do not have e-mail, like your mortgage company, insurance company, etc. With that says, if your paying bills offshore, a checkbook is nice to have as well, but I recommend you use auto bill pay through your bank as much as possible.
Other than that, I think we have covered alot of good stuff here

What to bring home as a souvenir to show your girlfriend!?

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A sewing kit. Always handy when the holes seem to get bigger than the socks their selfs.

Get off to a good start with your new muckers by grabbing all the free newspapers given out by airlines, and don’t worry about the date either. Some of the guys/gals out there may not have read any news for weeks. I’ve even seen people cave-in and read The Herald Tribune and New York Times out of shear desperation!