Onboard duties of the cruise leaderCooperation of captain and cruise leaderExpedition planning with the captainFinal meeting of captain and cruise leaderSea ice informationSpecial scientifc requirementsProvisioning of stations on landEinsatzplanungExpedition Interface System - EISVisits to research stations & other shore leavesOffical approvals for work onshoreFormsCode of ConductHSE - Health, Safety, EnvironmentPeople in chargeCrew working hoursInsurance for expedition membersExpedition equipment / freightClothingPassport & VisaCabinsHelicopter operationUnmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)Diving operationsZodiacMeals onboardCustomsTechnical supportPaying onboardWhat you should bring along
Expedition planning for RV Polarstern (Figure: Matthias Siebenhüner)