MLC Hours of Work and Rest 3

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, a collective bargaining agreement may allow exceptions to the normal hours of rest limits under what condition?

Accepted Answer

The exceptions must not be less favourable than the Convention's limits

Answer

No conditions — CBAs can override all limits

Answer

Only if the flag state approves each exception individually

Answer

Only for vessels under 500 GT

Question 2

Under MLC 2006, watchkeeping seafarers on anchor watch are subject to which specific rule?

Accepted Answer

Rest period requirements may be relaxed by the competent authority

Answer

Normal rest limits always apply without exception

Answer

Anchor watch is exempt from all MLC rest provisions

Answer

Anchor watch rest is governed by port state law only

Question 3

What is the minimum interval between two consecutive rest periods under MLC 2006 when rest is split into two?

Accepted Answer

The two-period split requires one period of at least 6 continuous hours

Answer

Each period must be at least 4 hours

Answer

The gap between periods must be at least 8 hours

Answer

There is no minimum for individual periods

Question 4

Under MLC 2006, failure to maintain hours of work/rest records may result in what action?

Accepted Answer

Port state control detention of the vessel

Answer

Immediate flag state withdrawal of the ship's registry

Answer

Automatic fine to the seafarer

Answer

Cancellation of the seafarer's employment agreement

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, what must happen if a seafarer is required to work during a scheduled rest period for an emergency drill?

Accepted Answer

The master must ensure adequate compensatory rest is provided

Answer

No compensatory rest is required for drills

Answer

The seafarer must file a written complaint only

Answer

The flag state must be notified

Question 6

Under MLC 2006, the hours of work and rest requirements apply to seafarers on ships of what minimum gross tonnage?

Accepted Answer

Ships of 200 GT and above on international voyages

Answer

All ships regardless of size

Answer

Ships of 500 GT and above only

Answer

Ships of 1,000 GT and above