Free MLC Trivia Questions and Answers

Question 1

For whom is a SEA necessary?

Accepted Answer

Every seafarer working on a UK sea-going ship to which the MLC Minimum Requirements Regulations apply must have a written Seafarers Employment Agreement.

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The company must be notified within 3 days Marine Scotland policy is that an up to date crew list is submitted to shoreside before each departure.

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The employee and shipowner (or agreed shipowners representative) If the seafarer is employed through a manning agency then a representative of the manning agency should also sign it.

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They have a general lack of awareness of risks  due to their immaturity and inexperience. They also have less physical and psychological capacity than adults.

Question 2

When calculating the safe manning level, which navigational duties should be considered?

Accepted Answer

Navigational duties and responsibilities as required by STCW'95
Plan and conduct safe navigation.
Maintain a safe navigational watch.
Maneuver and handle the ship in all conditions and during all operations.
Safely moor and unmoor the ship.
Maintain safety whilst in port.

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Notify the local agent to arrange flights and taxi/hotel (if required)
Local agent can advised on Customs and Immigration status also Complete the voyage details in the seafarers discharge book
Seaman to sign off on the list of Crew
An entry completed in the OLB
Notify the company within 3 days

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The capacity to maintain a safe watch in accordance with STCW '95
Able to moor vessel safely and effectively
Able to operate/maintain watertight doors and to mount an effective damage control party
Able to operate/maintain LSA/FFE and ability to muster/disembark
Anility to manage safety function of vessel at sea
Safe engine watch
Ability to operate main propulsion and auxiliary units for ship to execute voyage safely
Keep Engine Room clean

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SEA - Original Copy and signed
Ships Cook Certificate
Food Handling Hygiene Certificate
Valid ENGI
Discharge Book
Passport
Vaccination Record
Personal Survival Techniques (STCW)
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW)
Elementary First Aid (STCW)
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW)
Security Awareness

Question 3

Would a certificate of proficiency in designated security duties or security awareness be required for the 2/E?

Accepted Answer

Security Awareness only, unless required as per the Ships
Security Plan On Board security awareness training as the SSP is sufficient

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Valid for 5 years
Intermediate Verification required between 2nd and 3rd Anniversary
Renewal Survey within 3 months of it's 5 year expiry

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Record of non-conformity must be kept for 5 years
hours of rest records should be kept for 12 months

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The daily schedule of duties at sea and duties in port
The daily minimum hours of rest as required by the Regulations.

Question 4

Your current port of call is not able to provide a medical for an officer whose medical has expired while they are on board. How long can the officer stay on board, and is it possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the officer can remain onboard until a medical examination is possible for a period of up to 3 months
A valid ENG1 should be obtained from an approved Doctor at the first opportunity

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The employee and shipowner (or agreed shipowners representative) If the seafarer is employed through a manning agency then a representative of the manning agency should also sign it.

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They have a general lack of awareness of risks due to their immaturity and inexperience.
They also have less physical and psychological capacity than adults

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The Master or authorised person is responsible for ensuring that records of hours of rest are maintained for each Seafarer serving on the ship.
The records should be completed monthly in arrears.
Each record should be endorsed by the Master or authorised person and the Seafarer.
A copy should be given to the Seafarer

Question 5

What happens if the cadet you are enrolling is a young person—someone under the age of eighteen—?

Accepted Answer

Before young person arrives the Master would complete a risk assessment relating to the employment of the young person
Risk assessment guidelines in MSN 1838 - Minimum Age
The findings of the risk assessment to be discussed with the young person when they join
In addition to the entry in List of Crew and OLB the seafarers details are added to the 'List of Young Persons'
Hours of rest are also different for a young person and these should be explained

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The Master or authorized person is responsible for ensuring that records of hours of rest are maintained for each Seafarer serving on the ship.
The records should be completed monthly in arrears.
Each record should be endorsed by the Master or authorized person and the Seafarer.
A copy should be given to the Seafarer

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The SEA is a Seafarers Employment Agreement.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2014 ("the MLC Minimum Requirements Regulations") apply must carry an original SEA.
It must be signed by both the seafarer and the employer/shipowner or an authorised signatory of the employer/shipowner.
Where a seafarer is not directly employed by the shipowner but is employed by a third party (e.g. a manning agency), the employer must be a party to the SEA and signs it with the seafarer and the manning agency.

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Young person defined as persons over 16 years of age and under 18 years of age. Minimum hours of rest are:
A rest period of 12 hours in every 24 hour period;
A rest period of 2 days in every week;
Where daily working time is more than 4.5 hours, a rest period of 30 minutes;
Unless required as part of training program, a young person should not work at night. Rest of 9 hours, which must include the hours between midnight to 5am

Question 6

For what duration are 'deviation' data pertaining to the Hours of Work laws have to be maintained? How lengthy are records that comply?

Accepted Answer

Record of non-conformity must be kept for 5 years
Hours of rest records should be kept for 12 months

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The daily schedule of duties at sea and duties in port.
The daily minimum hours of rest as required by the Regulations.

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Security Awareness only, unless required as per the Ships Security Plan on board security awareness training as the SSP is sufficient

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Valid for 5 years
Intermediate Verification required between 2nd and 3rd Anniversary
Renewal Survey within 3 months of it's 5 year expiry

Question 7

Describe the SEA to me. By whom is it signed? What happens if the engineer works for a staffing company? (MGN 477).

Accepted Answer

The SEA is a Seafarers Employment Agreement.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2014 ("the MLC Minimum Requirements Regulations") apply must carry an original SEA.
It must be signed by both the seafarer and the employer/shipowner or an authorized signatory of the employer/shipowner.
Where a seafarer is not directly employed by the shipowner but is employed by a third party (e.g. a manning agency), the employer must be a party to the SEA and signs it with the seafarer and the manning agency.

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Before young person arrives the Master would complete a risk assessment relating to the employment of the young person
Risk assessment guidelines in MSN 1838 - Minimum Age
The findings of the risk assessment to be discussed with the young person when they join
In addition to the entry in List of Crew and OLB the seafarers details are added to the 'List of Young Persons'
Hours of rest are also different for a young person and these should be explained

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They have a general lack of awareness of risks due to their immaturity and inexperience.
They also have less physical and psychological capacity than adults

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The Master or authorised person is responsible for ensuring that records of hours of rest are maintained for each Seafarer serving on the ship.
The records should be completed monthly in arrears.
Each record should be endorsed by the Master or authorised person and the Seafarer.
A copy should be given to the Seafarer

Question 8

When creating a work plan with certain work hours and rest intervals, a table listing the responsibilities for each position on board should be included.

Accepted Answer

The daily schedule of duties at sea and duties in port.
The daily minimum hours of rest as required by the Regulations.

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Valid for 5 years
Intermediate Verification required
between 2nd and 3rd Anniversary
Renewal Survey within 3 months of it's 5 year expiry

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Security Awareness only, unless required as per the Ships Security Plan
On board security awareness training as the SSP is sufficient

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Record of non-conformity must be kept for 5 years
Hours of rest records should be kept for 12 months

Question 9

A SEA is signed by who?

Accepted Answer

The employee and shipowner (or agreed shipowners representative)
If the seafarer is employed through a manning agency then a representative of the manning agency should also sign it.

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They have a general lack of awareness of risks due to their immaturity and inexperience.
They also have less physical and psychological capacity than adults

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The company must be notified within 3 days
Marine Scotland policy is that an up to date crew list is submitted to shoreside before each departure

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Every seafarer working on a UK sea-going ship to which the MLC Minimum requirements Regulations apply must have a written Seafarers Employment Agreement

Question 10

If there is a change to the List of Crew, who should you notify?

Accepted Answer

The company must be notified within 3 days
Marine Scotland policy is that an up to date crew list is submitted to shoreside before each departure

Answer

The employee and shipowner (or agreed shipowners representative)
If the seafarer is employed through a manning agency then a representative of the manning agency should also sign it.

Answer

Every seafarer working on a UK sea-going ship to which the MLC Minimum Requirements Regulations apply must have a written Seafarers Employment Agreement

Answer

They have a general lack of awareness of risks due to their immaturity and inexperience.
They also have less physical and psychological capacity than adults