CD#0191_MLC 2006

Assessment Chapter – 41 Questions

Q - Question
A - Answer(s)

Q- In which year was the ILO first established?

A-  1919

Q- The ILO is split into a number of geographical regions. How many of these
regions are there?
A- 5

Q- Which sizes of ship does the MLC 2006 apply to?

A-  All sizes

Q- Certain ship types are exempted from compliance with the requirements of the
MLC 2006. From the options given select the type which is among this exempt
group.
A-  Vessels engaged in fishing

Q- One of the criteria to be met before entry into force of the MLC 2006 is that a
minimum of 30 member states must have ratified the convention. What is the
minimum share of world gross registered tonnage that is also required?
A-  at least 33%

Q- What is the approximate number of existing ILO maritime labour standards

(conventions and recommendations) that the MLC 2006 will replace?
A-  70

Q- The MLC 2006 contains a number of Articles. Which of the given options best
describes the content of the Articles?
A-  A set of broad statements of principles and obligations.

Q- How many Titles are included in the MLC 2006?

A- 5

Q- Each Title of the MLC 2006 includes a number of Regulations and/or

sub-Regulations. What is the approximate total number of regulations and
sub-Regulations in the Convention?
A-  30

Q- How should the non-mandatory Part B of the Code of the MLC 2006 be treated
by ratifying Member States?
A-  It must be fully considered and reasons given for non-compliance with it.

Q- There are specific requirements given for any future changes to the various
parts of the MLC 2006. How can the Articles and Regulations be amended?
A-  Only by explicit amendment.

Q- To ensure flexibility for Member States in ratifying the MLC 2006 it is possible
for them to show substantial equivalence of their existing laws to meet the
requirements of these laws. Which parts of the Convention can be covered by
substantial equivalence?
A-  Part A of the Code

Q- In which element of the MLC 2006 would you find a purpose statement?
A-  In each Regulation

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Q- The MLC 2006 requires that either hours of work or hours of rest are regulated
and that a notice is clearly displayed showing the detail of this. When hours of
rest are regulated what should the minimum hours of rest be in a 24 hour
period?
A-  10

Q- The MLC 2006 requires that either hours of work or hours of rest are regulated
and that a notice is clearly displayed showing the detail of this. When hours of
work are regulated what should the maximum hours of work be in a seven day
period?
A-  72

Q- The MLC 2006 requires that either hours of work or hours of rest are regulated
and a notice displayed showing the detail of this. When hours of rest are
regulated what should the minimum hours of rest be in a seven day period?
A-  77

Q- What is seen as the key advantage to the shipowner resulting from the
introduction of the MLC 2006?
A-  It should give them a level playing field in which to operate.

Q- According to the MLC 2006 what will be the minimum age for seafarers to
undertake normal night working onboard ship?
A-  18

Q- Under the MLC 2006 what is the validity for medical certificates for seafarers
aged 18 years or older?
A-  2 years

Q- What is the minimum leave rate that seafarers should be entitled to under the
MLC 2006?
A-  2.5 days per month

Q- If a shipowner fails to repatriate a seafarer, or pay the cost of the repatriation,

following satisfactory completion of a contract, who, according to the MLC
2006, is responsible for making the arrangements and covering the cost for
the repatriation?
A-  Competent authority of the Flag State

Q- When deciding on safe manning levels for vessels flying their flag the primary
concern of a competent authority is always the safety of the vessel. Which
factor should always be taken into account when setting the safe manning
level?
A-  Fatigue risk due to vessel operational requirements.

Q- What is the minimum age specified for a person to work as a cook onboard
ship according to the MLC 2006?
A-  18 years of age

Q- The MLC 2006 requires that Member States provide medical and dental care
facilities available ashore. Under what conditions should seafarers have access
to these facilities?
A-  As required when the necessary care cannot be provided onboard.

Q- The term competent authority appears throughout the text of the MLC 2006.
Who would normally appoint this competent authority?
A-  A ratifying Member State

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Q- The MLC 2006 contains a requirement that a copy of the Convention must be
carried onboard all ships flying the flag of Member States. Who should have
access to this document onboard the ship?
A-  Empty

Q- Select the option which best completes the following statement. A recognised
Organisation is one which is appointed by …………… to carry out the inspection
and certification requirements of the MLC 2006.
A-  A Member State or a Competent Authority.

Q- The onboard complaints procedures required under the MLC 2006 allows
seafarers to make complaints relating to compliance with the convention. At
what level can the seafarer make their complaint to under these procedures?
A-  Empty

Q- How does the MLC 2006 define a seafarer onboard a ship to which the
Convention applies?
A-  Any person doing any work on the ship.

Q- When Port State Control Officers carry out inspections under MLC 2006 they
will look for evidence of compliance with the requirements of the Convention.
Which parts of the Convention should they consider during this inspection?
A-  The requirements of the Articles, Regulations and Part A of the Code.

Q- Seafarer recruitment and placement services operating under the jurisdiction

of a ratifying Member State should be approved and licensed by that State.
Which of the statements given in the options is the most accurate in relation to
these services?
A-  Once licensed the service should be monitored and inspected regularly to
ensure compliance with the requirements of the convention.

Q- Which body has the final responsibility for implementation and enforcement of
the MLC 2006 on ships flying the flag of a ratifying Member State?
A-  The Member State

Q- What is the main responsibility of a Master on a ship flying the flag of a

Member State that has ratified the MLC 2006?
A-  Ensure ongoing compliance with the Convention.

Q- What does the abbreviation DMLC stand for?

A-  Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance.

Q- Under which of the following circumstances might an Interim Maritime Labour

Certificate be issued?
A- When a ship is newly built and delivered.

Q- Who would normally complete part 2 of the DMLC?

A-  The ship Owner.

Q- For how long is a Maritime Labour Certificate, issued for compliance with the
MLC 2006, normally valid?
A-  5 years

Q- What is the maximum period of validity for an Interim Maritime Labour

Certificate issued under the MLC 2006?
A-  6 months

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Q- In order for a Maritime Labour Certificate, issued for compliance with the MLC
2006, to remain valid it is necessary that an intermediate inspection is carried
out on behalf of the Competent Authority. When should this inspection be
carried out?
A-  Between the 2nd and 3rd anniversary of issue of the certificate.

Q- How many areas of compliance are to be addressed on each part of a DMLC?

A-  14

Q- When Port State Control Officers carry out ship inspections according to the
requirements of the MLC 2006 they must do so with the regard to the ‘no more
favourable treatment’ clause. Which ships is this clause meant to prevent from
having more favourable treatment?
A-  Foreign flag ships flying the flag of a non-ratifying State.