MLC Recruitment and Placement 2

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, what must a member state do if it has no system of private or public recruitment and placement services for seafarers?

Accepted Answer

Take measures to ensure a system is established that serves seafarers and shipowners

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Apply for an exemption from Regulation 1.4

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Ensure that seafarers are not employed on ships flying its flag

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Outsource recruitment entirely to the International Labour Organization

Question 2

In what way does MLC 2006 require recruitment and placement services to protect the personal data of seafarers?

Accepted Answer

Personal data may only be used for the purpose for which it was collected

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All personal data must be filed with the ITF within 30 days of placement

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Biometric data must be destroyed after the SEA is signed

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Personal data must be shared with port state authorities upon request

Question 3

Before a seafarer can be placed on a ship under MLC 2006, which of the following must be completed?

Accepted Answer

The seafarer must be given adequate time to review and sign the Seafarer Employment Agreement

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The seafarer must complete a six-month probationary period at sea

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The shipowner must obtain approval from the flag state for each individual placement

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The recruitment agency must post a performance bond equal to three months' wages

Question 4

Which of the following must a competent authority do when monitoring private recruitment and placement services under MLC 2006?

Accepted Answer

Establish a system for regular monitoring and investigation of complaints

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Conduct inspections at least once every five years

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Require agencies to publicly post all seafarer salaries on a government website

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Mandate that agencies be jointly operated with trade unions

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, what obligation does a shipowner have when engaging a recruitment and placement service that becomes insolvent or otherwise fails to meet its obligations?

Accepted Answer

The shipowner remains responsible for meeting MLC requirements for seafarers on board

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The shipowner is released from all responsibility upon agency insolvency

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The shipowner must notify the ILO within 48 hours of learning of the insolvency

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The port state takes over full responsibility for affected seafarers

Question 6

Which document must be made available to seafarers by recruitment and placement services before they sign the Seafarer Employment Agreement, under MLC 2006 guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A copy of the applicable collective bargaining agreement if one exists

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The ship's Port State Control inspection history

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The shipowner's profit and loss statements

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The ship's insurance policy covering personal injury

Question 7

Under MLC 2006 Standard A1.4, recruitment and placement services must have systems in place to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure seafarers are informed of their rights and responsibilities before placement

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Guarantee employment for all registered seafarers within 30 days

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Replace any seafarer who is dismissed within the first 90 days at no cost to the shipowner

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Provide advance wage payments equal to two months' salary before departure