MLC-Aligned SEA Builder With E-Signatures
MLC-aligned structure and captured signatures give a consistent, retrievable record for every seafarer.
Why fleets still struggle
The cost of how it’s done today
Building each SEA from a Word template is slow and error-prone, and scanned signatures returned by email are impossible to audit.
The traditional approach
Manual contract preparation per assignment, with signatures printed, signed, scanned, and emailed back for filing.
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What changes when this is under control
A contract builder with reusable templates, sections and variables, pay scales, and policy documents—signed by seafarer and company on mobile and stored as a PDF in the crew vault.
Time back
Templates and variables generate a complete SEA in minutes instead of editing a document per assignment.
Less waste
Digital signing removes print, scan, and courier cycles for every contract.
Lower risk
MLC-aligned structure and captured signatures give a consistent, retrievable record for every seafarer.
In the module
How Seafarer Contracts delivers it
Sections and variable fields
Pay scales and policy documents
Employee and company e-signatures
PDF generation and vault storage
MLC-aligned structure
Capabilities
- Seafarer signs on the crew app
- Company counter-signs ashore
- Version history per template
- Attached policy acknowledgements
- Stored in the crew record
- Export for audit or inspection
Ship to shore
How the work moves
- HR builds the contract from a template
- Seafarer signs on the crew app
- Company counter-signs ashore
- The signed PDF is stored in the crew record
Regulatory alignment
Customers remain responsible for regulatory compliance. WaterTight is the operational system of record.
Questions before you commit
Can seafarers sign on the crew app?
Yes. Signature capture on mobile is supported for the employee, with company counter-signature ashore.
Are contracts MLC-compliant?
The builder uses an MLC-aligned structure to help you produce compliant SEAs. Legal adequacy of your templates and terms remains your responsibility.
Where are signed contracts stored?
Signed PDFs are stored in the seafarer's crew record and can be exported for audit.
Can pay scales and policies be included?
Yes. Pay scales and policy documents can be built into templates and referenced in the agreement.
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Bring this pain to a demo
We’ll walk seafarer contracts for Crewing Manager and HR Manager on a sample vessel — so you can judge the fit, not sit through a feature tour.