Top 5 Must Have Things in Your Cruise Emergency Kit

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Even in today's time, voyaging abroad on ships is completely safe. Weather delays, storms, and disabled ships are still holding the possibility of occurrence. Being thoroughly prepared to survive and withhold during such conditions becomes essential. Prevention is always better than cure! And when you are in a remote installation or marine & offshore, being prepared helps immensely. In this blog, we will discuss the necessary list of items to pack in your emergency kit.

Survival Rations:
The destiny can roll its dices anytime, anywhere. A major engine room failure or generator malfunctions may halt your lavish buffet. A sudden power failure can turn everything upside down. In such unfortunate situations, having a little bag of survival rations proves useful. The high protein snacks like packs of nuts or granola bars that won’t take up a lot of space in your luggage can be a good option.

Backup Power:
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If there is a power failure on the ship, you lose the opportunity to charge your essential devices like your smart phone or tab. A timely phone call to your family or friends is possible only if you have power back up. Many smart phones manufacturers offer cell phones with extended power or a power saving mode, but you can also use external chargers. Try to keep a fully charged power bank with you, preferably the one which uses solar energy to charge.

Reusable Water Bottle:
In a situation where the ship is disabled, having filled water bottles can be handy. Having an ample supply of fresh water helps to stay hydrated if the ship's water system is disabled. Filling bottles with fresh water, popping them into your in-room refrigerator or another safe place and keep them filled at all times. Also, always keep a bottle with you in your handbag, so when you are outside on the deck, you will have some access to the fresh water. If you empty your water bottle, fill it again so that if something happens, you’ll have enough fresh water to keep you comfortable.

Basic Medicines:
The unfortunate situations are mostly sudden, and their suddenness raises their potential for being disastrous. Have a sufficient supply of your regular medications with you and also take the basic medicines required for a first-aid process.

Headlamps with Extra Batteries:
Having a flashlight in a new place during a power failure saves your day! But rather going for a flashlight, think about using LED headlamps instead. In a real emergency, a LED headlamp has a lot to offer. It’s very light and hands-free, and they take much less battery power.
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