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

MLC 2006 sets the minimum paid annual leave at 2.5 calendar days per month of service.

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

MLC 2006 restricts cash-in-lieu of leave to limited circumstances approved by the competent authority to protect seafarers' health.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

At least monthly

Answer

MLC 2006 requires monthly wage account statements so seafarers can track their earnings and deductions.

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

MLC 2006 prohibits any wage deductions not sanctioned by national law, the SEA, or a CBA.

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

MLC 2006 requires flag states to have financial security or guarantee systems so seafarers can claim unpaid wages.

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test