MLC Accommodation and Recreational Facilities

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, which regulation covers seafarer accommodation and recreational facilities?

Accepted Answer

Regulation 3.1

Answer

MLC 2006 Regulation 3.1 establishes requirements for seafarer accommodation and recreational facilities.

Question 2

Under MLC 2006, the minimum floor area per person in a single-occupancy cabin on a ship of 3,000 GT and above must be at least:

Accepted Answer

7.5 square metres

Answer

MLC 2006 Standard A3.1 requires at least 7.5 m² per person for single-berth cabins on ships of 3,000 GT and above.

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, ships must have a separate mess room for which groups?

Accepted Answer

Officers and ratings (or a combined mess if the ship is small)

Answer

MLC 2006 requires separate mess rooms for officers and ratings, or a single combined mess on smaller ships.

Question 4

Under MLC 2006, seafarer accommodation must be inspected by whom before a ship is certificated?

Accepted Answer

The flag state competent authority

Answer

MLC 2006 requires the flag state's competent authority to inspect and approve accommodation before certification.

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, what must ships provide for seafarers' recreational use?

Accepted Answer

Recreational facilities and amenities appropriate to the ship's size and nature of service

Answer

MLC 2006 requires recreational facilities appropriate to the ship's size and type, recognising that smaller ships may have limited space.

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