MLC Health Protection and Medical Care 2

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, ships of what size must carry a qualified medical doctor?

Accepted Answer

Ships carrying 100 or more persons and ordinarily engaged on international voyages of more than three days

Answer

MLC 2006 requires a qualified doctor on ships with 100 or more persons on international voyages longer than 3 days.

Question 2

Under MLC 2006, seafarers must be able to receive medical advice by radio or satellite at no cost. What is this service called?

Accepted Answer

Radio medical advice services

Answer

MLC 2006 Standard A4.1 requires ships to have access to free radio medical advice services for at-sea medical guidance.

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, a seafarer's entitlement to sick pay continues for a maximum of how long?

Accepted Answer

As determined by national law or the SEA, but not less than 16 weeks from the date of injury or commencement of sickness

Answer

MLC 2006 requires sick pay for a period set by national law or the SEA, with a minimum of 16 weeks.

Question 4

Under MLC 2006, what must flag states ensure regarding medical examinations for seafarers?

Accepted Answer

That seafarers hold a valid medical fitness certificate before serving on a ship

Answer

MLC 2006 Regulation 1.2 requires seafarers to hold a valid medical fitness certificate prior to serving on board.

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, a seafarer's medical certificate is valid for a maximum of how long?

Accepted Answer

Two years (one year for under-18s and colour vision certificates)

Answer

MLC 2006 sets medical certificate validity at two years, reduced to one year for seafarers under 18 and for colour vision certificates.

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