Cash Purchases
Under normal circumstances, the vessel will submit all provisions requirements to the ship's caterer for further processing.
Cash purchases without prior approval from the ship's caterer shall be limited to exceptional circumstances (communication with the Caterer impossible, unexpected voyage orders, extremely urgent requirements, etc) and for maximum 500 USD.
Any cash purchase for catering account should be reported to the ship's caterer as soon as possible, with a copy of the detailed invoice, for reimbursement to the Owner.
Tip
Sometimes you will find yourself without a certain item, something that can't be bought through the caterer or something that was not available at the last port of delivery. Sometimes it may be something small but essential for your cooking, sometimes it might be purely a case of indulgence. You want to surprise your crew with sushi, you need a certain spice or want some fresh basil,... By maintaining a good relationship with captain and crew, sometimes you might still obtain these items. After consulting the captain you can either find these items during shore leave or, in case you can not go ashore yourself, somebody from the crew can bring it for you.
Communication and maintaining a good relationship with your fellow sailors can make a big difference!
