Scope and disclaimer

Crew Rights Compass publishes independent educational resources and links to official careers and support information. We do not provide legal representation, recruitment placement or emergency assistance. Your rights and options depend on the applicable law, contract and circumstances. For a personal situation or deadline, contact an appropriate qualified adviser promptly.

In plain words

• We explain; we do not decide. We cannot tell you whether you have a claim, what you are owed or what a deadline is.
• Rules differ. The ship's flag, national law, the vessel, your agreement and any collective agreement can all change the answer. International standards such as the Maritime Labour Convention do not apply to every vessel in the same way.
• Medical information is general. It does not replace assessment by a clinician who knows your situation.
• No review is claimed. Independent maritime legal review of our content has not yet been completed.
• Links are not endorsements. Organisations we link to do not endorse us, and we do not endorse them or any offer they make.
• Time matters. If something may be urgent, seek help now rather than waiting to finish reading. See Get help now.