Legal Support For Seafarers
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$0 for 7 days
then $239.88, billed annually
Membership that pays for itself...
Expert Legal Access
Get direct guidance from maritime legal experts. Receive personalized consultations and clear steps to protect your rights.
Save With Sea Lex Points
Your membership fee becomes SeaLex Points you can use for legal services – with the ability to earn more points through referrals and platform activity.
Community & Resources
Connect with other seafarers in a private space, access a growing library of maritime legal guides, and create documents confidently.
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Sea Lex Membership
$0
/ for 7 days
then $239.88 billed annually
- Access to maritime lawyers
- No grace period, get support instantly
- Free legal consultations
- Case Preparation Support
- Access seafarers' community & learning hub
- Earn and use Sea Lex points to lower your fees
Sea Lex Membership
$191.04
/ instead of $239.88
billed annually
- Access to maritime lawyers
- No grace period, get support instantly
- Free legal consultations
- Case Preparation Support
- Access seafarers' community & learning hub
- Earn and use Sea Lex points to lower your fees
All Membership Benefits:
Access to Maritime Lawyers
Direct connection to independent lawyers specialized in maritime law, available when you need help with your case or legal doubts.
Free Legal Consultations
Expert consultations with maritime lawyers that analyse your legal situation through case review and recommendations on the next steps you should take.
Case Preparation Support
Guidance on how to describe your case, what documents you should collect, and how to store and submit evidence so your lawyer can act effectively on your behalf.
SeaLex Points Equal to Your Membership Fee
Your membership fee is converted into SeaLex Points. You can use these points to cover part of the cost of legal services (such as drafting letters, filing claims, or representation).
Ability to Earn More SeaLex Points
Earn additional points by inviting other seafarers to join SeaLex or through activity on the platform, helping you reduce your future legal costs.
Seafarers' Community & Learning Hub
Access to a private community of seafarers and a growing library of resources about maritime rights, common legal issues, and practical guidance on how to react when problems occur.
SeaLex Membership Overview
SeaLex helps members with a wide range of legal issues, including in particular:
Employment, Wage & Contract Issues
Unpaid or delayed wages, unlawful deductions, signing or renewing contracts, early termination, unfair dismissal from the vessel, changes in rank or position, overtime disputes, working and rest hours, blacklisting, and other breaches of employment rights.
Medical & Reparation Claims
Illness or injury on board, fitness for duty, entitlement to medical treatment, delay or refusal of medical assistance, repatriation rights, costs of travel and accommodation, and obligations of the employer in medical situations.
Injury & Personal Harm
Physical injuries sustained during work or while on the vessel, unsafe working conditions, lack of safety equipment, accidents caused by negligence, long-term consequences and disability, and entitlement to compensation or damages.
Abuse, Mobbing & Discrimination
Disciplinary proceedings on board, written warnings, negative reports in the logbook, internal investigations, accusations of misconduct, alcohol or drug-related incidents, and understanding your rights during these processes.
Disciplinary & Allegation-Related Cases
Disciplinary proceedings on board, written warnings, negative reports in the logbook, internal investigations, accusations of misconduct, alcohol or drug-related incidents, and understanding your rights during these processes.
Abandonment of Seafarers
Situations where wages are not paid, provisions and fuel are not supplied, the shipowner disappears or refuses to arrange repatriation, and support in contacting relevant institutions and organisations to get you home and recover what is owed.
Criminal Detention & Investigations
When seafarers are questioned, detained, or investigated by local authorities, port state, or other bodies in connection with incidents on board or in port, including guidance before giving statements, understanding your rights, and coordinating with consular services where possible.
Other Maritime-Related Legal Questions
Any situation in which you are unsure about your rights as a seafarer, the obligations of the shipowner, manager, or agency, or the potential consequences of signing or refusing to sign documents.
Membership gives you access to a lawyer and free initial consultations, but full legal services carried out by independent lawyers are billed separately. You can use your SeaLex Points to cover part of these costs.
Examples of services that are not included in the membership and are charged individually:
Contacting the Employer or Crew Manager
Drafting and sending formal letters, demands, or notifications to the shipowner, manager, crewing agency, or employer on your behalf.
Reporting Your Case to Relevant Institutions
Preparing and submitting reports or complaints to ITF, P&I Club, Port State Control, flag State authorities, or local authorities, depending on the nature of your case.
Filing a Claim
Preparing and filing formal claims for unpaid wages, compensation, damages, or other entitlements, including reviewing and organising evidence.
Legal Representation
Representing you in negotiations with the employer, shipowner, insurer, or their lawyers, as well as in court proceedings, arbitrations, or other formal procedures where allowed.
Negotiations & Settlement
Conducting negotiations on your behalf, advising you on settlement offers, and drafting or reviewing settlement agreements before you sign anything.
Other Advanced Legal Procedures
Any complex or long-term legal work that goes beyond initial advice and case assessment, tailored to the specifics of your situation.
How Sea Lex Membership Works in Practice
Complete the registration and payment process to activate your SeaLex Membership and receive your SeaLex Points.
Through the platform, describe your situation, upload documents, and provide details of what happened.
An independent maritime lawyer reviews your case and explains your options.
If you decide to move forward, you can choose among different service options offered by the lawyer and see how your SeaLex Points can be applied.
You stay in touch through the platform, receive updates, and always have a place to turn to when new issues appear.
Don't take our word for it:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SeaLex membership?
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.
How much does the membership cost?
The annual membership fee is $249,99, paid once per year. The membership cannot be cancelled mid-term but includes several benefits that grow over time.
What do I get with my membership?
Your membership gives you:
- Access to the Maritime Lawyer
- Legal Support from the first day — you can ask questions anytime without extra charge.
- Access to a Personal Legal Dashboard, where you can open new cases and upload documents.
- SeaLex Membership Points which you can use to reduce costs of legal services + you can earn them
- Exclusive Benefits for loyal customers…
What are SeaLex Points and how do they work?
Each member receives 250 points (worth $250). Points can be used to pay for any additional legal services — for example, drafting a claim, negotiating with a company, or court representation.
Points do not expire and accumulate over time as long as your membership is active.
How can I earn additional SeaLex Points?
You can earn more points by:
- Referring new members — for every 5 new members who join through your referral, you receive 50 extra points.
- Anniversary bonuses — extra points are added before each annual renewal.
- Engagement rewards — more you complain more reward you get.
Are legal services included in the membership?
Membership covers all consultations and continuous legal guidance provided through the SeaLex platform.
Specific legal actions – such as drafting claims, negotiations, or legal representation – are performed by independent maritime lawyers who are not employees of SeaLex and are charged separately under their own professional terms.
SeaLex Membership Points may be used to reduce the cost of these additional services.
How does the free trial work?
New users may advantage of a 7-day free trial with full access to the SeaLex platform.
During the trial, you can:
- Ask legal questions and receive professional legal support;
Explore your legal dashboard; - See how points and membership work.
- After 7 days, you can upgrade to a full annual membership to continue receiving legal support.
What happens if I stop or pause my membership?
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.
Is my information confidential?
Absolutely! All data, documents, and communications on the SeaLex platform are encrypted and handled with strict confidentiality, in full compliance with GDPR and applicable professional standards.
You can read more in our Terms and Conditions.
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