MLC and Crew Flashcards
What is MLC
The international maritime labor convention
It is an international convention that sets standards for seafarers rights, working and living conditions.
It is considered the 4th pillar of the IMO and makes it easier for governments and ship owners to apply the system and provide decent working conditions.
What are the 5 sections of MLC
Mint Condition Accomadation Helps Comfort
- Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship
- Conditions of employment
- Accomadation, recreational facilities , food and catering
- Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection
- Complaints and enforcement
Which ships does MLC apply to.
To all UK registered sea going vessels where ever they may be and to non-uk ships in UK waters.
500gt and over. Vessels under 500gt don’t have to be certified but is required to demonstrate compliance with national employment laws.
What is a seafarers employment agreement
A seafarers employment has replaced the crew agreement.
It is similar to a traditional employment contract where every crew member has their own individual contract.
All SEA’s must have?
MGN 477(SEA)
- Seafare’s name address & DOB
- Owners name & address
- Place of entry into agreement
- Date of entry
- Capacity
- Termination date (if defined period of contract)
- Period of Notice of termination
- Health and Social security protection.
- Repatriation
- Compensation for loss of personal property
- Details of any collective bargaining
Part 2: - Wages - Manner in which wages must be paid - Hours of work - Leave Pension Grievance and disciplinary procedures.
What are the hours of rest for an adult
No more than 14 work hours in a single day
No less than 10 hours rest
10 hours may be broken into two but one may not be less than 6 hours
No more than 72 work hours in a 7 day period
No less than 77 rest hours on a 7 day period
Which M-notices deal with MLC
- Mgn 470, Provides a list of all M-notices with regard to MLC
- MGN 477 SEA
- MSN 1844 (Crew Accommodation)
What is covered in an MLC inspection?
- Standard of maintenance and cleanliness of the ships working areas
- Minimum age of seafarers
- SEA’s
- Food, Catering and the standards of cleanliness of food and provision arrangements
- Crew accommodation arrangements
- Manning, ENG1’s, Medical provision onboard and qualifications and training of crew.
- HORS
- Arrangements for prevention of occupational accidents and for reporting and investigation of accidents.
What two documents are required for MLC certification, what are there requirements and survey frequency?
Maritime labour certificate:
Document is evidence that then vessel mets convention requirements. Flag state certificate, inspection can be done by recognised organisation usually Class. Valid for 5 years subject to intermediate, renewal inspections.
Declaration of Maritime labour compliance:
2 parts.
Part 1, completed by the attending surveyor, identifies topics for inspection and lists relevant pieces of legislation.
Part2, Completed by yacht owner and verified by attending surveyor. Declares details of the measures adopted by the yacht owner to ensure ongoing compliance.
What documents make up the List of crew
Outer cover MSF 4156
List of crews and signatures of seafarers MSF 4157
List of young persons MSF4158
Young person onboard work restrictions
- Min Age 16 but younger than 18
- Not to be assigned work that would jeopardise the health and safety
- Risk assessment
- night (Period of 9 hours including hours between 0000 and 0500
What information is found in the list of crew
Ref No. Name and Address Next of kin and Address Discharge book no. Name of last ship Date of commencement of employment Date and place of leaving the ship If discharge for what reason Signature off Seafarer on engagement Signature on discharge Signature of person before whom discharged
Items to be checked in Cabin inspection
Lights A/C Ventilation Mould Garbage Hot/cold water Drainage
Requirements for food and water
Quantity
Nutritional value
Quality
Variety
Taking account for:
Religious requirements
Cultural practices
Fit for consumption
Fresh water loading and supply arrangements
- Dedicated hose
- Clearly marked
- Fittings and connections preventing use with other liquids
- Flushed and drained before stowing
- Stowed and capped both ends
Galley Inspection
Dry stores Coldstores 5deg and -18deg Separation of foods Raw food in proximity to cooked food Cleanliness Refuse/garbage Left overs being labelled Fire systems not tampered with No buildup of oil in extractors No build up in ovens Mould Infestations Cooking utensils separated between foods
Water system maintenance
Tanks:
- Emptied and cleaned - 6Month
- Super chlorinated(50ppm) - 12 months
- System super chlorinated(50ppm) for 12 hours- dry dock
- Pressure test 5 year
FW hoses:
- Super chlorinated (50ppm) - 6 months
Taps and other fixtures:
Cleaned in 50ppm - 3 months
Galley design requirements
- Easy to clean
- Rust proof metals
- Surfaces and materials impervious to dirt
What is the MErchant navy code of conduct
It is a code of conduct which sets out disciplinary rules and procedures and reflects the standards of behaviour expected of all seafarers.
Expected conduct of seafarers in an emergency or situation envolving safety.
ENTITLED to seek immediate and unquestioning obedience to orders. NO Question Failure to comply = gross misconduct Immediate dismissal Prosecution
Conduct in normal situations according to Merchant navy code of conduct
Punctuality Duties Accommodation Behaviour Compliance with Rules and regs
Acts of gross misconduct
Assholes Will Think Possession And Sex Bring Sweet Bribes
- Assault
- Wilful damage
- Theft
- Possession (drugs and weapons)
- Asleep
- Sexual misconduct
- Bullying, harassment
- Smuggling
- Breach of company policy
Process for dealing with less seriousness misconduct
Verbal warning at appropriate level
Formal warning by an officer
Written warning by senior officer
Final written by Master
Disciplinary Procedure
Incident:
Deal with immediate Danger, Injury, Safety of navigation
Investigate:
Speak with witness, cctv, chat to person involved, Determine reasoning behind deviation, Issue with Onboard procedures, Issue with SMS, Training?, Familiarisation.
Letter of allegation:
Hearing, Record in OLB
Hearing:
- Witness and record hearing
- Ask if they admit/deny
- Confirm charges
Admit:
- Any mitigating circumstance
- SMS/SEA and policies for fair penalties
Deny:
- Witness statements
- Conclude if charges stand
- Mitigation
- Fair judgment
Written confirmation:
Sent to seafarers
Annexed in OLB
Minimum Notice period
7 days, But may be less for compassionate reasons or gross misconduct.
Survey frequency for MLC certificate
Initial, renewal, intermediate Survey
Scope of inspections (Parts of the Declaration of maritime Labour compliance)
Certificates: MLC, DMLC, Safe man, CSR, Regist. Complaints Procedure displayed SEA, all crew have HORS records Record of Wages paid Inspection records of Accommodation, food, water Crew Certs Medical cert Cert of financial response Crew interview
My Min Age
Method Medical Qual
Quickly Qualifications
Shows SEA
Us Use of recruitment Agencies
How HORS
Much Manning
Recreation Recreational facilities
Food. Food
Accommodation Accommodation
Honest Health and Safety
Master Medical care on board
Can Complaints
Provide Payment
For Financial security for Repatriation
Ships. Ship owners financial liability
Sections of the Merchant navy code of conduct
Conduct in Emergencies Conduct in situations other than emergencies Gross misconduct Less serious misconduct Shipboard disciplinary procedures
HORS for young person
12 consecutive hours of rest in a 24hr period
2 days in every week
30 minute break every 4.5 hrs
NO work at night
NIght means, 9 consecutive hours starts no later than 0000 and ends no earlier than 0500
INformation to be taken into account when conducting an investigation into an act of misconduct
- Reason for breach
- Training, Familiaristaion
- SOP’s
- SMS
- HORS - Photos
- Interviews of eye witnesses and crew
- Onboard safety culture
