MLC Hours of Work and Rest

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, what is the maximum hours of work for a seafarer in any 24-hour period?

Accepted Answer

14 hours

Answer

MLC 2006 sets 14 hours as the maximum work hours in any 24-hour period.

Question 2

What is the minimum hours of rest a seafarer must receive in any 7-day period under MLC 2006?

Accepted Answer

77 hours

Answer

MLC 2006 requires a minimum of 77 hours of rest in any 7-day period.

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, what is the maximum allowable hours of work in any 7-day period?

Accepted Answer

72 hours

Answer

MLC 2006 caps working hours at 72 hours in any 7-day period.

Question 4

Who is responsible for posting the table of shipboard working arrangements under MLC 2006?

Accepted Answer

The master

Answer

MLC 2006 requires the master to post the table of shipboard working arrangements in an accessible location.

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, records of seafarers' daily hours of work or rest must be kept for at least how long?

Accepted Answer

At least the period specified by the competent authority, not less than one year

Answer

MLC 2006 requires records of hours of work or rest to be retained for a minimum period set by the competent authority, which must be at least one year.

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test

MLC Hours of Work and Rest