MLC

Question 1

What is MLC

Answer 1

The maritime labour convention is an international labour agreement , a bill of rights for seafarers and one of the pillars of international maritime law

Question 2

What dose the MLC do

Answer 2

Sets out minimum requirements for all aspects of working and living conditions for seafarers

Wages,hours of rest,food,facilities

Question 3

What is the minimum age for a seafarer ? What are there working hours and other consideration’s ?

Answer 3

Minimum age is 16

12 consecutive hrs rest a day / 30 min break every 4hrs worked and 2 day rest per weeks

Study is not classed as part of the working day

Must have an ENG1 Medical that is only valid for one year

All jobs undertaken to be risk assessed taking into account capabilities and nothing beyond their capabilities

Question 5

ENG1 criteria

Answer 5

Valid for 2 years