MLC Flag State and Port State Control 2

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, which body is responsible for conducting the initial inspection for the Maritime Labour Certificate?

Accepted Answer

The flag state or a recognised organisation authorised by the flag state

Answer

MLC 2006 assigns certification inspections to the flag state or a recognised organisation (such as a classification society) it has authorised.

Question 2

Under MLC 2006, an intermediate inspection of the Maritime Labour Certificate must be completed between which years of the certificate's validity?

Accepted Answer

Between the second and third anniversary dates

Answer

MLC 2006 requires an intermediate inspection between the second and third year of a 5-year certificate.

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, a port state control officer finding a significant deficiency may take which action?

Accepted Answer

Detain the ship until the deficiency is corrected

Answer

MLC 2006 authorises PSC officers to detain a ship when significant deficiencies are found that threaten seafarers' safety, health, or security.

Question 4

Under MLC 2006, a seafarer complaint about living or working conditions should first be handled by:

Accepted Answer

On-board complaint procedures established by the shipowner

Answer

MLC 2006 requires shipowners to establish on-board complaint procedures as the first step for resolving seafarer grievances.

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, what must flag states do if they cannot implement a particular provision of the Convention?

Accepted Answer

Submit a report to the ILO explaining the difficulties

Answer

MLC 2006 requires member states to report to the ILO if they face difficulties implementing any Convention provisions.

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test