Set the alarm for 2:00 a.m.

Web alarm clock for 2:00 a.m.

As you hand the catch unloading over to the next crew member, a 2:00 am alarm can mark the exact moment your shift changes. It gives you a clear cue to pass along which crates have been moved, what remains aboard, and where the latest load should go before you step away from the landing area.

A working waterfront can drown out a phone or laptop signal with engines, ice being shifted, voices, and crates striking the deck. Set the alarm volume high enough to rise above that background noise, then test it before unloading the catch begins. Keep the browser active and the screen device awake: if either is closed or allowed to sleep, the catch handover alarm may never sound, leaving the next crew waiting without a clear changeover.

After a humid night on the quay, moving from outdoor heat into strong air-conditioning can feel abrupt, especially when your clothes are damp from spray. Keep a dry shirt nearby and avoid standing directly beneath the cold airflow while you explain the remaining catch. At 2:00 am, this small adjustment makes the final handover less uncomfortable without holding up the crew taking your place.