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Before you speak to your employer — get clarity on pay, contracts, and next steps

Fixed-fee information and document-preparation packs for unpaid pay, holiday pay, and SEA/contract concerns for yacht and commercial crew.

See what you're owed

Fixed fee, no hourly billing

Know the cost before you begin. No surprise legal-style time charges

Clear scope, calm process

We review your documents, explain the issue clearly, and prepare structured output you can use.

Typical turnaround: 2–3 business days

Urgent cases may be handled faster where appropriate and within scope.

Why CrewRights?

If something feels wrong, the hardest part is often knowing what to do next without making it worse. CrewRights is built for that moment: before emotional escalation, before expensive legal bills, and before you lose control of the situation.

Built for real crew situations

Designed around the kinds of problems yacht and commercial crew actually face: unclear SEA terms, missing pay, leave discrepancies, and communication pressure.

Clarity before escalation

Designed around the kinds of problems yacht and commercial crew actually face: unclear SEA terms, missing pay, leave discrepancies, and communication pressure.

Professional output you can use

Depending on the pack, you receive structured calculations, clear explanations, and carefully drafted documents.

A safer first step

No employer contact. No hidden agendas. No pressure to escalate. Just a structured, fixed-fee step to help you think and act more clearly.

Fixed-fee packs for unpaid pay, leave, and SEA contract concerns

SEA Review Pack

  • For unclear, rushed, or one-sided contract terms.
  • If a contract feels unclear or one-sided, this pack helps you understand what you are agreeing to before you sign and highlights key concerns that may matter under flag-state and MLC logic
  • What you receive
  • Plain-English ( other languages available) explanation of key SEA clauses
  • Review of common red-flag areas
  • Clear note on issues to question before signing
  • Practical next-step prompts and negotiation points
  • Best for
  • Crew who want clarity on contract terms before signing or responding.
Review my SEA

Pay & Leave Review Pack

  • For pay gaps, leave discrepancies, and calculation clarity.
  • This pack turns your payslips, SEA terms, and dates into a clear calculation, so you understand what appears to be owed, what may be missing, and what your next step could be.
  • What you receive
  • Clear pay & leave calculation table
  • Written explanation of any shortfall or discrepancy
  • Ready-to-use draft written request (editable, professional)
  • Editable, professional format you can use yourself or take onward
  • Best for
  • Crew members who suspect something is wrong with their pay, leave, deductions, or employment terms.
Review my Records

Communication Pack

  • For professional drafting when you need it
  • If you know what you want to say but do not want to say it badly, this pack helps you communicate more clearly and professionally without emotional wording or unnecessary escalation.
  • What you receive
  • Professionally drafted email or letter
  • Draft based on your situation and goal
  • Neutral, careful tone suited to maritime employment scenarios
  • Editable document you can use yourself
  • Best for
  • Crew who already understand the issue but want help wording their next step properly.
Draft my message

How CrewRights works

We prepare tailored written reports and draft documents so you can act confidently. This service does not constitute legal advice. We do not contact employers or third parties.

1

Share your situation

Start from a short assessment and upload the key documents you already have.

2

We review and prepare

We review your SEA, payslips, dates, messages, and supporting material.

3

You receive your pack

You get a structured explanation and the practical drafting support included in your pack

4

You decide the next step

Use it yourself, negotiate more calmly, or take it to a union or qualified lawyer if needed.

Free tools to help you get clarity before you act

Practical, structured resources to help you check your pay, prepare for difficult conversations, and protect yourself before things escalate

See all free tools

The First 14 Days After Missing Pay

Know what to look for and how to react before a late pay or leave issue turns into a larger dispute.

Get free guide

SEA Red Flags Guide

Understand common contract warning signs before you sign or respond.

Get the SEA red-flags guide

Before You Speak Checklist

Avoid emotional wording and communicate more carefully when the situation is already sensitive.

Get free checklist

Not sure if this is the right fit?

That is normal. Most crew who arrive here are not looking for a fight. They are looking for clarity.

“What if I’m wrong?”

That is exactly why the first step is structured review, not escalation. The goal is to understand the facts before reacting.

“I do not want legal fees yet.”

CrewRights is designed as a fixed-fee clarity and document-preparation step before you decide whether legal advice is even needed.

“I’m scared this could backfire.”

You stay in control. We do not contact employers or third parties, and we do not push you into legal action.

“I only want help understanding and drafting my next move.”

That is exactly what these packs are for.

Need help with your situation?

Start with a short assessment and we will point you to the most suitable next step

Start my assessment
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