01/07/2026
As many of you know, I am deeply passionate about advocating for seafarers' rights. Sitting down with Ryan Melogy for this interview was truly a dream come true.
This is an exclusive interview—the first time Ryan has publicly shared his personal story in such depth. As a former seafarer, survivor of harassment and abuse at sea, and now a maritime lawyer, Ryan speaks candidly about his experiences, the personal cost of speaking up, and how he has gone on to hold perpetrators accountable in a system that too often protects them instead of seafarers.
Through his groundbreaking legal work, Ryan is helping shape the future of maritime law. Because there was little to no legal precedent for many of these cases, he has been forging a path that not only advances justice for his own clients but also creates a legal framework that other maritime lawyers can build upon in the future.
I invite you to watch Part One of this powerful three-part series. I hope you'll take the time to listen, reflect, and share this important conversation.
If you need legal support or would like to learn more about Ryan's work, visit Justice4Mariners: www.justice4mariners.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc4rgBlVYfU
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