Flag State and Port State Control Flashcards

Under MLC 2006, a port state control officer must give priority inspection to ships that have been reported by:

Answer: A seafarer, professional body, or organisation with an interest in the ship's safety

MLC 2006 requires PSC officers to prioritise ships where complaints have been received from seafarers, professional bodies, or similar organisations.

Under MLC 2006, what must a port state do after detaining a ship?

Answer: Immediately notify the flag state and the nearest seafarers' welfare organisation

MLC 2006 requires the port state to promptly notify the flag state and relevant welfare organisations after detaining a ship.

Under MLC 2006, a ship may be issued a provisional Maritime Labour Certificate in what situation?

Answer: When a ship is newly built or changes flag state and has not yet been fully inspected

MLC 2006 allows a provisional certificate to be issued for new ships or those changing flags before a full inspection is completed.

Under MLC 2006, how long is a provisional Maritime Labour Certificate valid?

Answer: Six months

MLC 2006 limits the validity of a provisional Maritime Labour Certificate to six months.

Under MLC 2006, what is the role of a 'recognised organisation' (RO) in relation to the Maritime Labour Certificate?

Answer: It may conduct inspections and issue certificates on behalf of the flag state

MLC 2006 allows flag states to authorise recognised organisations (typically classification societies) to inspect ships and issue Maritime Labour Certificates.

Under MLC 2006, if a port state finds clear grounds for believing that the master or officer is not competent in MLC matters, what can it do?

Answer: Make a report to the flag state and request corrective action

MLC 2006 authorises the port state to report MLC incompetence of officers to the flag state and request corrective measures.