MLC Wages and Financial Entitlements

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, how often must seafarers be paid?

Accepted Answer

At least monthly

Answer

MLC 2006 requires seafarers to be paid at intervals of no more than one month.

Question 2

Under MLC 2006, which body establishes the minimum basic wage for able seafarers?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Maritime Commission of the ILO

Answer

The ILO's Joint Maritime Commission sets the minimum basic wage for able seafarers referenced in MLC 2006.

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, what is the maximum percentage of wages a shipowner can deduct for an allotment (remittance) service charge?

Accepted Answer

A reasonable fee not to exceed any maximum set by the competent authority

Answer

MLC 2006 permits service charges for allotments but requires they be reasonable and not exceed any ceiling set by the flag state.

Question 4

Under MLC 2006, an allotment is defined as?

Accepted Answer

A portion of wages transmitted to a seafarer's nominated person

Answer

An allotment under MLC 2006 is a regular portion of wages transferred to a designated person such as a family member.

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, what must happen to wages of a seafarer who is sick or injured?

Accepted Answer

Wages must continue to be paid until the seafarer is recovered, repatriated, or for a maximum period set by law

Answer

MLC 2006 requires continued wage payment for sick or injured seafarers up to the limit established in national law.

MLC - Maritime Labour Convention Practice Test