MLC Trivia 5

Question 1

Which amendment to the MLC, 2006 introduced mandatory financial security for abandonment and personal injury claims?

Accepted Answer

2014 Amendments

Answer

The 2014 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 introduced mandatory financial security requirements for seafarer abandonment and contractual claims.

Question 2

Under MLC, how many hours of rest must a seafarer receive in any 7-day period?

Accepted Answer

77 hours

Answer

MLC Standard A2.3 requires a minimum of 77 hours of rest in any 7-day period.

Question 3

What is the minimum content that must be included in a Seafarers' Employment Agreement under the MLC?

Accepted Answer

Name, rank, wages, leave entitlements, repatriation rights, and health protection

Answer

Standard A2.1 lists mandatory SEA contents including name, capacity, wages, leave, termination conditions, health protection, and repatriation entitlement.

Question 4

Under MLC Title 5, what is a 'recognized organization' authorized to do?

Accepted Answer

Conduct MLC inspections and issue certificates on behalf of flag states

Answer

Flag states may authorize recognized organizations (such as classification societies) to carry out MLC inspections and issue Maritime Labour Certificates.

Question 5

Which MLC regulation requires ships to carry a copy of the convention on board?

Accepted Answer

Regulation 5.1.3

Answer

Regulation 5.1.3 requires that a copy of the MLC, 2006 text be kept on board and made available to seafarers.

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test

MLC Trivia 5