MLC Accommodation and Recreational Facilities 2

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, existing ships (built before MLC entered into force) are subject to which accommodation standards?

Accepted Answer

The accommodation requirements of ILO Convention No. 92 or 133 where applicable

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

At least 203 cm (6 ft 8 in)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

At least one toilet for every 6 persons not provided a private toilet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Port state control officers

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A separate hospital cabin on ships with 15 or more seafarers on voyages of more than 3 days

Answer

MLC 2006 requires a separate hospital cabin on ships carrying 15 or more seafarers on voyages exceeding 3 days.

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