Recruitment and Placement Flashcards

Under MLC 2006, what must a member state do if it has no system of private or public recruitment and placement services for seafarers?

Answer: Take measures to ensure a system is established that serves seafarers and shipowners

Standard A1.4, paragraph 1 requires each member state to ensure that an adequate system for seafarer recruitment and placement is in place, and where one does not exist, the state must take measures to establish one.

In what way does MLC 2006 require recruitment and placement services to protect the personal data of seafarers?

Answer: Personal data may only be used for the purpose for which it was collected

Standard A1.4, paragraph 5(c)(i) requires that recruitment services ensure seafarers' personal data is not used for any purpose other than that for which it was collected, protecting seafarer privacy.

Before a seafarer can be placed on a ship under MLC 2006, which of the following must be completed?

Answer: The seafarer must be given adequate time to review and sign the Seafarer Employment Agreement

Under Regulation 2.1 and Standard A2.1, seafarers must be given the opportunity to examine and seek advice on the SEA before signing, ensuring informed consent before placement.

Which of the following must a competent authority do when monitoring private recruitment and placement services under MLC 2006?

Answer: Establish a system for regular monitoring and investigation of complaints

Standard A1.4, paragraph 2 requires the competent authority to have a system for regular monitoring of private recruitment and placement services, including an effective mechanism for investigating complaints.

Under MLC 2006, what obligation does a shipowner have when engaging a recruitment and placement service that becomes insolvent or otherwise fails to meet its obligations?

Answer: The shipowner remains responsible for meeting MLC requirements for seafarers on board

Under Standard A1.4, paragraph 7, the shipowner retains ultimate responsibility for ensuring compliance with MLC obligations for seafarers on board, regardless of the condition or performance of the placement service.

Which document must be made available to seafarers by recruitment and placement services before they sign the Seafarer Employment Agreement, under MLC 2006 guidelines?

Answer: A copy of the applicable collective bargaining agreement if one exists

Standard A2.1, paragraph 1(d) requires that seafarers be given the opportunity to examine any applicable collective bargaining agreement before signing the SEA, ensuring they understand the terms governing their employment.

Under MLC 2006 Standard A1.4, recruitment and placement services must have systems in place to:

Answer: Ensure seafarers are informed of their rights and responsibilities before placement

Standard A1.4, paragraph 5(c)(ii) requires recruitment services to have procedures to ensure that seafarers are informed of their rights and responsibilities under their employment agreements before or in the process of engagement.