MLC Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In what year did the Maritime Labour Convention enter into force?
- 2010
- 2013 (Correct answer)
- 2016
- 2006
Correct answer: 2013
The MLC, 2006 entered into force on August 20, 2013, after meeting ratification thresholds.
Question 2: Which body of the International Labour Organization adopted the MLC, 2006?
- The ILO Governing Body
- The International Labour Conference (Correct answer)
- The Maritime Safety Committee
- The UN General Assembly
Correct answer: The International Labour Conference
The International Labour Conference adopted the MLC, 2006 at a special session in Geneva in February 2006.
Question 3: What is the minimum age for seafarers to work on a ship under the MLC, 2006?
- 14
- 15
- 16 (Correct answer)
- 18
Correct answer: 16
Under MLC Regulation 1.1, no seafarer under the age of 16 may work on a ship.
Question 4: Under the MLC, 2006, what is the maximum number of hours of work in any 7-day period?
- 56 hours
- 72 hours
- 84 hours (Correct answer)
- 96 hours
Correct answer: 84 hours
The MLC sets a maximum of 14 hours work in any 24-hour period and 84 hours in any 7-day period.
Question 5: Which document must every seafarer hold to prove their qualifications and service history under MLC?
- Seafarer's Discharge Book (Correct answer)
- Certificate of Competency
- Seafarer's Employment Agreement
- Flag State License
Correct answer: Seafarer's Discharge Book
A Seafarer's Discharge Book records service history, though the MLC also requires a Seafarer's Employment Agreement.
Question 6: What does Title 4 of the MLC, 2006 primarily address?
- Recruitment and placement
- Health protection, medical care, welfare, and social security (Correct answer)
- Working hours and rest
- Accommodation standards
Correct answer: Health protection, medical care, welfare, and social security
Title 4 covers health protection, medical care, welfare, and social security protection for seafarers.
Question 7: Under the MLC, what is the maximum period a seafarer can be required to serve on board before being entitled to repatriation?
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 11 months (Correct answer)
- 12 months
Correct answer: 11 months
The MLC, 2006 sets the maximum continuous service period before repatriation at 11 months.
MLC Trivia 2
In what year did the Maritime Labour Convention enter into force?