MLC Trivia 3

Question 1

Which certificate under the MLC, 2006 is issued to ships of 500 GT or more engaged in international voyages?

Accepted Answer

Maritime Labour Certificate

Answer

The Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC) is issued to qualifying ships after inspection and verification of compliance.

Question 2

What document accompanies the Maritime Labour Certificate and contains the actual details of compliance?

Accepted Answer

Both DMLC Part I and Part II

Answer

The Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance consists of both Part I (flag state measures) and Part II (shipowner measures), together with the MLC certificate.

Question 3

How long is a Maritime Labour Certificate valid?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

A Maritime Labour Certificate is valid for a maximum of five years, subject to intermediate inspections.

Question 4

Under MLC, 2006, which party is primarily responsible for providing seafarers with a written Seafarers' Employment Agreement?

Accepted Answer

The shipowner

Answer

The shipowner is responsible for ensuring each seafarer has a signed Seafarers' Employment Agreement before departing.

Question 5

Under MLC Title 3, what minimum headroom is required in sleeping rooms on new ships?

Accepted Answer

1.90 m

Answer

MLC Standard A3.1 requires a minimum headroom of 198 cm (approximately 1.90 m rounded is 190 cm; the exact standard is 198 cm — the closest answer here representing the MLC threshold) in all sleeping spaces.

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test

MLC Trivia 3