MLC Wages and Financial Entitlements 1

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, how often must seafarers be paid?

Accepted Answer

At least monthly

Answer

Weekly

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Every two weeks

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At end of voyage only

Question 2

Under MLC 2006, which body establishes the minimum basic wage for able seafarers?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Maritime Commission of the ILO

Answer

The IMO Maritime Safety Committee

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The flag state government alone

Answer

The ITF alone

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, what is the maximum percentage of wages a shipowner can deduct for an allotment (remittance) service charge?

Accepted Answer

A reasonable fee not to exceed any maximum set by the competent authority

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10% always

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5% always

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No deductions are permitted

Question 4

Under MLC 2006, an allotment is defined as?

Accepted Answer

A portion of wages transmitted to a seafarer's nominated person

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A bonus paid at end of voyage

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A pension contribution

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An advance payment for equipment

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, what must happen to wages of a seafarer who is sick or injured?

Accepted Answer

Wages must continue to be paid until the seafarer is recovered, repatriated, or for a maximum period set by law

Answer

Wages stop immediately on medical disembarkation

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Only basic wages continue for 7 days

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Wages continue only if the shipowner agrees

Question 6

Which MLC 2006 regulation covers the payment of wages?

Accepted Answer

Regulation 2.2

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Regulation 1.4

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Regulation 3.1

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Regulation 4.2