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Communication

Before You Message the Captain

A handy guide to help yacht crew write clearly, calmly and professionally — before a pay, leave or contract issue becomes a problem.

Flag

Contracts

SEA Red Flags Guide

Know the red flags of common contracts before you sign or respond — the clauses worth pausing on.

Checklist

Communication

Before You Speak Checklist

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

Globe

Reference

Flag State Reference Card

Cayman, Marshall Islands, Malta, Red Ensign — what your vessel’s flag actually means for your pay and rights.

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Pay & leave

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.

Folder and document

Reference & tools

Documentation Vault

A complete off-the-boat record system in Excel — keep contracts, payslips and communication safe in your personal cloud.

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