LYC and MLC

Question 1

What is the Large Yacht Code? (LY3)

Answer 1

Current version of the LYC

The LYC is a code created by the Red Ensign Group, Which provides a framework for British flagged large yachts to follow and comply with international conventions and regulations

Question 2

2 parts to LYC

Answer 2

Part A, up to 12 passengers
Part B, Passenger yachts (>12 passengers)

Question 3

What is the Red ensign Group?

Answer 3

A collaboration of UK shipping registries, whose purpose is to combine resources, in order to maintain standards and safety across the British fleet

Question 4

What is MLC 2006?

When was it ratified in the UK and when did it come into force?

Answer 4

Maritime Labour Convention 2006.
Convention under the International Labour Organisation, the 4th pillar of Int. Maritime Law

Provides an international framework for the fair treatment and rights of ALL seafarers employed on vessels

2013, 2014

Question 5

4 Titles of the MLC

Answer 5

1. Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship
2. Conditions of employment
3. Accomodation, recreational facilities, food and catering
4. Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection
5. Compliance and Enforcement

Question 6

What is a seafarers employment agreement and what does it entail

Answer 6

Contract between employer and seafarer, pertains to:

Rights and responsibilities under employment

Pay and annual leave

Hours of rest

Repatriation

Insurance and medical care

Codes of conduct

Drug and alcohol policy

Safety policy

Lines of communication within company and complaint procedures

Essentially anything outlined in MLC

Must be signed before joining and not under duress

Question 7

Certificates required for vessels and company under MLC:

Answer 7

Company will have a declaration of compliance

Vessel will have a MLC certificate

Question 8

Who does not have to have a SEA

Answer 8

Master, who must still have some form of employment agreement

Any supernumeraries, not part of the crew

Question 9

Minimum HOR

Answer 9

77 per week

10 hours per day

Broken up in no more than 2 periods

One period no less than 8 hours

Question 10

What HOR are young persons between 16y and 18y entitled to?

Answer 10

Not allowed to work at night

2 days off a week

break every 4 hours

Question 11

Complaints procedure

Answer 11

Speak to:

Crew rep

Head of department

Master

DPA

Question 12

MGN 476

Answer 12

MGN 476 (M) Amendment 2 MLC 2006

Important advice for seafarers signing on ships flying the flag of a State that has not ratified the MLC

Question 13

With regards to MLC
Which International convention makes it legal
Which MGN gives guidance
What are our on board procedures?

Answer 13

Maritime Labour Convention

MGN 477

SMS/MLC booklet on board

Question 14

What is in a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I. (DMLC)

Answer 14

Prepared by the flag State:

outlines each element of the flag State’s laws that gives effect to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006