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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.

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

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

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

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

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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?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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For whom is a SEA necessary?

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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A SEA is signed by who?

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

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

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.

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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What paperwork would you need from a cook before hiring him?

SEA - Original Copy and signed
Ships Cook Certificate
Food Handling Hygiene Certificate
Valid ENG1
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

Notify the local agent to arrange flights and taxi/hotel (if required) Local agent can advise on Customs and Immigration status also Complete the voyage details in the seafarers discharge book
Testimonial of Sea Service may be required for Officers Seaman to sign off on the List of Crew An entry completed in the OLB
Notify the company within 3 days

Seagoing vessels of 500 gt or more to obtain and carry a Safe Manning Document specifying the minimum manning levels.
The shipowner needs to apply to the MCA for a SMD.
The application must explain how the proposed manning level has been determined, It takes account of the guidance of MSN 1868 and It takes account of the hours of work provisions in the Regulations.
It is reviewed if the items that determined the safe manning levels change e.g. change of trade, trading area, construction of the vessel changes etc.

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FREE MLC Trivia Questions and Answers

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.

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?

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

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

For whom is a SEA necessary?

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

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

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

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

A SEA is signed by who?

What paperwork would you need from a cook before hiring him?

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FREE MLC MCQ Questions and Answers

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.

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?

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

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

For whom is a SEA necessary?

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

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

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

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

A SEA is signed by who?

What paperwork would you need from a cook before hiring him?

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