MLC Trivia 4

Question 1

Under MLC, what financial security must shipowners provide in cases of seafarer abandonment?

Accepted Answer

Financial security to cover outstanding wages, repatriation, and essential needs

Answer

MLC Standard A2.6 requires shipowners to provide financial security to cover unpaid wages, repatriation costs, and essential needs when a seafarer is abandoned.

Question 2

How many Titles does the MLC, 2006 contain?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

The MLC, 2006 contains five Titles covering minimum requirements, conditions of employment, accommodation, health and welfare, and compliance.

Question 3

What is the role of Port State Control under the MLC, 2006?

Accepted Answer

To inspect foreign ships for MLC compliance when in port

Answer

Port State Control officers may inspect foreign-flagged ships calling at their ports to verify MLC compliance.

Question 4

Under MLC, what minimum hours of REST must a seafarer receive in any 24-hour period?

Accepted Answer

10 hours

Answer

MLC Standard A2.3 requires seafarers to have a minimum of 10 hours of rest in any 24-hour period.

Question 5

Which convention did the MLC, 2006 consolidate to replace outdated maritime labor instruments?

Accepted Answer

Over 68 previous ILO maritime conventions and recommendations

Answer

The MLC, 2006 consolidated and updated over 68 previous ILO maritime labor instruments into one comprehensive convention.

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test

MLC Trivia 4