MLC Seafarer Employment Agreements

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, a Seafarer Employment Agreement (SEA) must be signed by whom?

Accepted Answer

The shipowner and the seafarer

Answer

The MLC 2006 requires the SEA to be signed by both the shipowner and the seafarer.

Question 2

What is the maximum notice period a seafarer must give to terminate a SEA for compassionate reasons under MLC 2006?

Accepted Answer

7 days

Answer

MLC 2006 allows seafarers to terminate a SEA with 7 days' notice for compassionate reasons.

Question 3

Which document must accompany a Seafarer Employment Agreement as per MLC 2006?

Accepted Answer

A collective bargaining agreement or summary of it

Answer

MLC 2006 requires a collective bargaining agreement or its summary to accompany the SEA.

Question 4

Under MLC 2006, where must a copy of the SEA be accessible to the seafarer at all times?

Accepted Answer

On board the ship

Answer

MLC 2006 mandates that a copy of the SEA be kept on board and accessible to the seafarer.

Question 5

Which MLC 2006 regulation covers minimum requirements for Seafarer Employment Agreements?

Accepted Answer

Regulation 2.1

Answer

Regulation 2.1 of MLC 2006 establishes the requirements for Seafarer Employment Agreements.

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test