MLC Hours of Work and Rest 2

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, minimum hours of rest must not be less than how many hours in any 24-hour period?

Accepted Answer

10 hours

Answer

MLC 2006 requires at least 10 hours of rest in any 24-hour period.

Question 2

Under MLC 2006, rest periods in any 24-hour period may be divided into no more than how many periods?

Accepted Answer

Two periods, one of at least 6 hours

Answer

MLC 2006 allows rest to be split into no more than two periods, with one being at least 6 hours.

Question 3

Which MLC 2006 Standard sets out detailed requirements for hours of work and rest?

Accepted Answer

Standard A2.3

Answer

Standard A2.3 of MLC 2006 provides the detailed framework for hours of work and rest.

Question 4

Under MLC 2006, what must a seafarer do after compensatory rest is taken following an emergency?

Accepted Answer

The master ensures adequate rest is taken as soon as practicable

Answer

MLC 2006 requires the master to ensure seafarers take adequate rest as soon as practicable after an emergency overrides rest limits.

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, hours of work and rest records signed by whom are considered valid?

Accepted Answer

The master and the seafarer

Answer

MLC 2006 requires records of hours of work and rest to be signed by both the master and the seafarer.

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test