MLC Accommodation and Recreational Facilities 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under MLC 2006, existing ships (built before MLC entered into force) are subject to which accommodation standards?
- The accommodation requirements of ILO Convention No. 92 or 133 where applicable (Correct answer)
- Full MLC 2006 accommodation standards immediately
- No accommodation standards at all
- Only port state recommendations
Correct answer: The accommodation requirements of ILO Convention No. 92 or 133 where applicable
Ships built before MLC 2006 entered into force continue to be governed by the earlier ILO Conventions No. 92 and 133 for accommodation.
Question 2: Under MLC 2006, what is the minimum headroom requirement in accommodation spaces?
- At least 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) (Correct answer)
- At least 180 cm
- At least 190 cm
- At least 220 cm
Correct answer: At least 203 cm (6 ft 8 in)
MLC 2006 Standard A3.1 requires a minimum headroom of 203 cm in seafarer accommodation spaces.
Question 3: Under MLC 2006, ships must provide sufficient sanitary facilities for seafarers. What is the required ratio of toilets to seafarers?
- At least one toilet for every 6 persons not provided a private toilet (Correct answer)
- One toilet per person always
- One toilet per 10 persons
- One toilet per 3 persons
Correct answer: At least one toilet for every 6 persons not provided a private toilet
MLC 2006 requires at least one toilet for every 6 seafarers who do not have a private toilet.
Question 4: Under MLC 2006, who can conduct an inspection of seafarer accommodation while in port?
- Port state control officers (Correct answer)
- The shipowner only
- The classification society only
- The flag state only
Correct answer: Port state control officers
MLC 2006 grants port state control officers the authority to inspect seafarer accommodation when a ship is in their port.
Question 5: Under MLC 2006, what type of hospital accommodation is required on ships with a certain number of seafarers?
- A separate hospital cabin on ships with 15 or more seafarers on voyages of more than 3 days (Correct answer)
- A hospital on all ships over 500 GT
- Only a first aid kit on all ships
- A hospital ward on all ships
Correct answer: A separate hospital cabin on ships with 15 or more seafarers on voyages of more than 3 days
MLC 2006 requires a separate hospital cabin on ships carrying 15 or more seafarers on voyages exceeding 3 days.
Question 6: Under MLC 2006, what must ships provide for seafarers' personal laundry?
- Laundry facilities including washing machines, drying facilities, and irons (Correct answer)
- Only washing machines
- Access to commercial laundromats in port only
- Manual washing facilities only
Correct answer: Laundry facilities including washing machines, drying facilities, and irons
MLC 2006 Standard A3.1 requires ships to provide laundry facilities including washing machines, dryers, and irons.
MLC Accommodation and Recreational Facilities 2
Under MLC 2006, existing ships (built before MLC entered into force) are subject to which accommodation standards?