Flag State and Port State Control Flashcards

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

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

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

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

Answer: Between the second and third anniversary dates

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

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

Answer: Detain the ship until the deficiency is corrected

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

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

Answer: On-board complaint procedures established by the shipowner

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

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

Answer: Submit a report to the ILO explaining the difficulties

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

Under MLC 2006, which principle governs the treatment of foreign-flagged ships by port states?

Answer: No more favourable treatment than ships flying the port state's own flag

MLC 2006 applies the 'no more favourable treatment' principle, ensuring foreign ships meet MLC standards equivalent to domestic ships.