MLC

Question 1

What is MLC?

Answer 1

Maritime Labour Convention

Set by International Labour Organisation which establishes minimum global standards for seafarers living and working conditions.

Question 2

list the five titles of MLC

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is an SEA?

Answer 3

Seafarers Employment agreement

A legally enforceable agreement between seafarer and ship owner

Required for all seafarers on MLC compliant vessels

Question 4

What are the minimum rest hours required by MLC?

Answer 4

10 hrs in any 24 hr period
77 hrs in any 7 day period

Question 5

How can you identify an MLC compliant vessel?

Answer 5

Ships of 500GT and over operating internationally or in any foreign port require a valid Maritime Labour CERTIFICATE.

Question 6

What is the validity period of a MLC certificate and when is the intermediate inspection required?

Answer 6

Valid for 5 yrs
Intermediate inspection between the 2nd and 3rd year.

Question 7

Who is responsible for ensuring a seafarer is properly rested when beginning duty?

Answer 7

the seafarer themselves.

Question 8

What should you do if you have a complaint on board an MLC compliant vessel?

Answer 8

Follow the on board complaints procedure, which should seek to resolve the complaint at the lowest level possible and allow you to complain directly to the Master if necessary.