MLC MCQ 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

2.5 days

Answer

Standard A2.4 mandates a minimum of 2.5 calendar days of paid annual leave per month of service.

Question 2

Which MLC 2006 regulation requires flag States to ensure that seafarers' recruitment and placement services meet certain standards?

Accepted Answer

Regulation 1.4

Answer

Regulation 1.4 requires flag States to ensure that recruitment and placement services comply with MLC standards.

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, financial security required for repatriation must cover costs for how many months of a seafarer's wages as part of the abandonment protection?

Accepted Answer

4 months

Answer

The 2014 amendments to Standard A2.5.2 require financial security to cover at least 4 months of outstanding wages in abandonment cases.

Question 4

Under MLC 2006 Regulation 4.2, which party is liable to provide financial security for shipowners' liability in respect of seafarers' death or long-term disability?

Accepted Answer

The shipowner

Answer

Regulation 4.2 and Standard A4.2 place the financial security obligation on the shipowner to cover injury, illness, and death.

Question 5

MLC 2006 requires that ships carry a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC). How many parts does the DMLC consist of?

Accepted Answer

Two parts: one by the flag State, one by the shipowner

Answer

The DMLC has Part I (issued by the flag State listing national requirements) and Part II (completed by the shipowner showing compliance measures).

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test

MLC MCQ 3