MLC Flashcards
What is MLC?
It is a Major International convention setting out minimum working and living conditions for seafarers.
The fourth Pillar of the IMO.
The requirements are set out across 5 titles of Concern.
What are the 5 titles of MLC?
1: Minimum Requirements for Seafarers to work on Ships.
2: Conditions of Employment
3: Accommodation, recreation facilities, food and catering.
4: Health protection, Medical Care, Welfare and social security protection.
5: Compliance and Enforcement.
What is stated regarding Leave Entitlement within MLC?
Minimum of 2.5 days leave for every 30 days worked.
Max 11 months onboard in any 12 month period.
What defines the Size of the Safety Committee within MLC?
5 or more crew onboard.
Which ships are required to have a Ships Cook?
All ships carrying more than 10 crew.
If less than 10 crew, what qualifications are required for an individual to cover the role?
Those handling food require - Food Safety and Hygiene Course
What are the minimum hours of rest for Seafarer on Irish Flagged Vessel?
10 hours in any 24 hour period.
77 hours in a 7 day period.
Which comes first MLC or DMLC?
Interim MLC issued to the ship.
DMLC Pt2 sent to Flag.
once Flag has completed initial inspection. Vessel is issued with MLC Cert with DMLC Pt1 attached.
What is DMLC1 and DMCL2?
DMLC1 is completed by the Flags State setting out regulations for Compliance across 16 key areas of MLC
DMLC2 is completed by the Company and outlines the measure the shipowner has put inlace to ensure ongoing compliance with the flag states requirements.
What is no more favourable treatment with regards MLC?
No more favourable treatment means that unlike other conventions where a foreign flagged vessel that has not ratified a particular convention that the country they are arriving in has, they could be in close compliance. But with MLC the convention must be 100% fully complied with.
What are the Basic STCW Requirements for any seafarer to work onboard. And what is also required under MLC?
What else is required if a new officer?
Basic STCW: PST PSSR EFA FPFF Security Awareness or PSDS (If they have designated security duties)
Under MLC:
Seafarers Medical
SEA (Signed by company/rep and Seafarer)
CEC or a CRA (Valid for 3 months)
What is required to gain a CEC in Ireland?
Proof of employment on an Irish Registered Ship
CoC from a recognised country (All EU + select others)
MARLINS Test
Advanced Fire Fighting
Medical First Aid or Medical Care as required.
CPSC
Once received CRA (Confirmation of Receipt of Application) can sail for up to 3 Months
