MLC Wages and Financial Entitlements 2

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, what is the minimum annual leave entitlement per month of service for a seafarer?

Accepted Answer

2.5 days per month

Answer

1.5 days per month

Answer

3 days per month

Answer

5 days per month

Question 2

Under MLC 2006, can annual leave be replaced by financial compensation instead of actual leave?

Accepted Answer

Only in limited circumstances permitted by the competent authority

Answer

Yes, always at the seafarer's request

Answer

Yes, always at the shipowner's discretion

Answer

No, leave can never be compensated in cash

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, wage account statements must be provided to seafarers at what frequency?

Accepted Answer

At least monthly

Answer

Quarterly only

Answer

Annually only

Answer

Only on request

Question 4

Under MLC 2006, what deductions from wages are prohibited?

Accepted Answer

Deductions not authorised by national law, the SEA, or a collective bargaining agreement

Answer

Tax deductions

Answer

Union fee deductions

Answer

Allotment service charge deductions

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, what must a flag state do if a shipowner fails to pay wages owed to seafarers?

Accepted Answer

Ensure a financial security mechanism exists to compensate the seafarers

Answer

Arrest the ship immediately

Answer

Notify the port state only

Answer

Suspend the ship's registry immediately

Question 6

Under MLC 2006, the minimum basic wage for an able seafarer is expressed in what currency?

Accepted Answer

US dollars per month

Answer

British pounds per month

Answer

Euros per month

Answer

Special Drawing Rights per month