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

MLC 2006 allows CBAs to deviate from rest limits only if the result is not less favourable than the Convention's minimums.

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

MLC 2006 allows the competent authority to relax rest requirements for watchkeeping seafarers during anchor watch in specific circumstances.

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

When rest is split into two periods, MLC 2006 requires at least one of those periods to be 6 consecutive hours.

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

Port state control officers can detain a vessel if proper hours of work/rest records are not maintained as required by MLC 2006.

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

MLC 2006 requires the master to ensure compensatory rest is given when drills disrupt scheduled rest periods.

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test