FREE MLC MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

The ILO's 2006 MLC stands for

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International Labour Organization's Maritime Labour Convention 2006

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International Labour Organization's Manning & Labour Convention 2006

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International Lifestyle Organization's Manufacturing Labour Convention 2006

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International Labour Organization's Marine Lifeboat Consortium 2006

Question 2

The following are job requirements under the MLC 2006, with the exception of

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To gain qualification for work on board, the seafarer can obtain training from any institute of higher education

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Prior to employment on board a ship, the seafarer must be certified as medically fit by an approved medical practitioner

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Seafarers have the right to seek employment without charge

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If the seafarer does not understand what is written in any contract or document that he has to sign, he has the right to seek clarification

Question 3

It is the responsibility of the ship's management to make arrangements for an ill or injured seafarer to receive medical attention from an ashore physician.

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TRUE

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FALSE

Question 4

Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006), seafarers are entitled to receive their wages regularly and without any unjustified deductions. Wages should not be withheld until the completion of the seafarer's contract. Withholding wages in this manner would be a violation of the seafarer's rights under the convention.

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FALSE

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TRUE

Question 5

If there is significant damage to the ship that prevents it from operating, perhaps from a collision or grounding, the seafarer is on his own to find his way home.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

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TRUE

Question 6

A ship's living accommodations must to be of a respectable caliber, equipped with basic facilities like air conditioning and clean water.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

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FALSE

Question 7

Choose the assertions about sailors' rights that are incorrect.

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Travelling cost to join a vessel shall only be borne by the company if the seafarer is not a Senior Officer.

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All religious and cultural beliefs and practices shall be accommodated to the best of the ability of the ship staff and ship owner.

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Those who wish to work onboard ships have to be properly trained and certified for the particular jobs and tasks onboard.

Question 8

The broad term for the contents of the MLC 2006 is?

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seafarers’ bill of rights

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seafarer’s bill of rights

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seafarers’ bills of rights

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seafarer’ bill of rights

Question 9

When did the MLC 2006 take place?

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February 2006

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February 2004

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January 2002

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January 2006

Question 10

Which of the following is a seafarer's MLC right?

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a bonus from extra task

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fair terms of employment

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a safe and secure workplace that complies with safety standards

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decent working and living conditions on board ship