MLC Seafarer Employment Agreements 2

Question 1

What must a SEA specify regarding repatriation under MLC 2006?

Accepted Answer

The conditions entitling a seafarer to repatriation

Answer

MLC 2006 requires the SEA to specify the conditions under which the seafarer is entitled to repatriation.

Question 2

Under MLC 2006, who bears the cost of repatriation if a seafarer is stranded due to shipowner insolvency?

Accepted Answer

The flag state

Answer

MLC 2006 places responsibility on the flag state to ensure repatriation costs are covered when the shipowner cannot pay.

Question 3

Which MLC 2006 Standard requires that seafarers be given a document recording their employment on board?

Accepted Answer

Standard A2.1

Answer

Standard A2.1 requires seafarers to receive a document recording their service on the ship.

Question 4

A SEA under MLC 2006 must contain the seafarer's basic pay or wages. Which additional financial element must also be listed?

Accepted Answer

Any additional pay entitlements

Answer

MLC 2006 requires the SEA to list the basic wages plus any additional pay entitlements such as overtime rates.

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, what must the SEA indicate about paid annual leave?

Accepted Answer

The annual leave entitlement in days

Answer

MLC 2006 requires the SEA to clearly state the number of days of paid annual leave the seafarer is entitled to.

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test