MLC Seafarer Employment Agreements 3

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, can a seafarer waive minimum notice period rights under a SEA?

Accepted Answer

No, minimum rights cannot be waived

Answer

Yes, by written consent only

Answer

Yes, verbally with a witness

Answer

Yes, if the shipowner agrees in writing

Question 2

What language must the SEA be written in under MLC 2006 if English is not the seafarer's native language?

Accepted Answer

English and the seafarer's native language

Answer

English only

Answer

The flag state's official language only

Answer

The port state's language

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, what is the minimum advance notice a shipowner must give a seafarer to terminate a SEA?

Accepted Answer

A period not less than minimum notice set in national law or the SEA

Answer

48 hours

Answer

30 days always

Answer

7 days always

Question 4

Which MLC 2006 regulation requires seafarers to have a valid Seafarer's Identity Document?

Accepted Answer

Regulation 2.1, which references ILO Convention No. 108/185

Answer

Regulation 1.2

Answer

Regulation 3.2

Answer

Regulation 4.5

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, the SEA record of employment must NOT contain any statement about:

Accepted Answer

Quality of work or wages earned

Answer

The name of the ship

Answer

Seafarer's rank

Answer

Duration of service

Question 6

Under MLC 2006, if a SEA is terminated in a foreign port, what must the shipowner ensure?

Accepted Answer

Repatriation of the seafarer to their home country

Answer

Immediate replacement of the seafarer only

Answer

Filing of a report with the port state only

Answer

Payment of double wages