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Ask a Maritime Lawyer

If you are a seafarer facing a legal issue, this contact form is the fastest way to reach a maritime lawyer.

Briefly describe your situation and provide the key details so a lawyer can assess your case and advise you on the next steps. Your inquiry is reviewed by a maritime lawyer, not an automated system, and handled with strict confidentiality.

In most cases, you can expect an initial response within 72 hours.
The response time may vary depending on the complexity of your situation, but urgent matters (such as abandonment, injury, or medical issues) are prioritized.

Describe your question or situation as clearly and honestly as possible. Useful details include:

  • your position on board
  • type of vessel and flag
  • the main question or issue you need help with
  • relevant dates, documents, or actions already taken

You do not need to use legal language – simply explain what happened and what concerns you.

Information submitted through the form is handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable professional obligations and the SeaLex Privacy Policy. Information is not shared with third parties without an appropriate legal basis or the member’s consent where consent is required.

Nature of the problem

To provide you with the most relevant legal guidance, please identify the primary nature of your inquiry below. Your selection will customize the next steps of this form.

Case Topic: Wage & Unpaid Salary
Case Topic: Contract Dispute
Case Topic: PSC Detention
Case Topic: Medical Issue
Case Topic: Injury / Accident
Case Topic: Repatriation
Case Topic: Disciplinary Action
Case Topic: Termination / Dismissal
Case Topic: Abandonment
Case Topic: Other / Something else
Case Topic: Secondary Subject
Case Description
Supporting Documentation (Optional)

Upload relevant files to support your claim, and to help us process your claim faster. You may include: Employment contract, Payslips, Medical reports, PSC documents, etc.

Urgency and Timing
Vessel Information
Contact Details
Consent & Declarations

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Going Beyond Disputes

Legal support is about more than resolving disputes. SeaLex gives seafarers a place to get answers, understand their rights and responsibilities, and deal with legal questions as they come up during their career at sea.

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Talk to a Lawyer Before Problems Arise

Speaking to a maritime lawyer early can help bring clarity to a situation before it becomes more complicated. It can give you a clearer picture of your position and help you decide how best to move forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

SeaLex membership is an annual plan that gives seafarers continuous access to a maritime lawyer for legal guidance and support throughout the year. Members can easily request legal help, receive assistance, and track their cases directly through the platform.

The annual membership fee is €319.89 and is charged on an annual basis. Membership may be cancelled at any time. Cancellation does not affect access to benefits, which remain active for 12 months from the initial payment date.

Membership includes ongoing access to maritime legal consultations and guidance, a personal legal dashboard for inquiries and documents, SeaLex Points that may be applied toward additional legal services, access to member resources and community features, and applicable loyalty or member benefits.

Each member receives SeaLex points equal to the membership fee paid. Points can be used to pay for any additional legal services, such as formal correspondence, claims, negotiations or representation, where those services are offered separately by an independent lawyer. Points are non-cash benefits and are subject to the applicable SeaLex terms.

Members may earn additional SeaLex Points through eligible referrals, anniversary or loyalty bonuses, and qualifying platform participation. The exact earning rules and any limits should always follow the current SeaLex membership terms.

Membership includes legal consultations, initial legal assessment and ongoing guidance provided through the SeaLex platform. If a matter requires an independent lawyer to take formal action on your behalf — such as sending formal correspondence, negotiating with another party or providing legal representation — that work is offered separately under the lawyer’s professional terms. SeaLex Points may be applied toward qualifying additional services.

New users can try SeaLex for 7 days without a credit card. During the trial, you can submit one initial legal inquiry, receive an introductory legal consultation and explore the core platform experience. After the trial, you can choose whether to start an annual membership and continue receiving ongoing legal support.

SeaLex membership is billed annually and remains active for the full 12-month period, even if you decide to cancel midway. You can continue using all membership benefits and legal services until your yearly term expires.

After your annual membership ends, you have 30 days to renew it. If you don’t renew within that period, your account becomes inactive – you’ll lose access to the platform, your SeaLex Points will be permanently deleted, and all other membership benefits will expire.

To keep your points and uninterrupted access to legal support, make sure to renew your membership each year before the 30-day grace period ends.

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