Before you depart the vessel to go on leave from your current contract, the vessel will provide you a Letter of Employment (LOE); this is your return date and the vessel assignment. If you are at home and did not receive an LOE, you must contact your Crewing Agency to obtain an LOE. The LOE is a very important document and must be kept secure at all times prior to your embarkation date. You might need to present your LOE before boarding your flight and/or possibly during immigration clearance at your final destination.