Knowledge base for seafarers
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A Seafarer’s Rights When Pay Is Delayed: First Steps
A wage delay should not become “part of the voyage.” A seafarer has the right to timely pay, a clear wage statement, and a fast complaint path without retaliation.
How to Check a Shipowner Before Signing a Contract
It is a short check of the company, documents, and contract before joining the vessel so you do not sign a weak or doubtful agreement. It helps spot risks before you step on board.
Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME): What Seafarers Should Know
Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) is the check that shows whether a seafarer is fit for work at sea and whether any condition could worsen during the voyage. It is not a formality; it is a basic safety filter for the person and the crew.
PSC detention: what to do when a ship is detained in port
PSC detention is a temporary hold imposed by a port State when an inspector finds serious deficiencies and the ship cannot sail until they are corrected. Below is a simple action plan for the crew, master, and company.
Repatriation under MLC 2006: who pays for the trip home
Repatriation under MLC 2006 is the seafarer’s right to get home in defined cases, and the shipowner usually pays. If the company delays or disappears, the standards still provide a protection mechanism.