CD#191 – MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006, AN INTRODUCTION

In which year was the ILO first established?

- 1919
- 1945
- 1996
- 2006

The ILO is split into a number of geographical regions. How many of these regions are there?
- 5
- 2
- 10
- 12

Which sizes of ship does the MLC 2006 apply to?

- All sizes
- Only ships above 200 grt
- Only ships above 500 grt
- Only ships above 10,000 grt

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.
- Vessels engaged in fishing
- Oil tankers
- Commercial yachts
- Offshore support vessels

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?
- at least 33%
- at least 40%
- at least 15%
- at least 50%

What is the approximate number of existing ILO maritime labour standards (conventions and recommendations)
that the MLC 2006 will replace?
- 70
- 50
- 30
- 10

The MLC 2006 contains a number of Articles. Which of the given options best describes the content of the
Articles?
- A set of broad statements of principles and obligations.
- A specific list of requirements to be met.
- The specific national laws and regulations that must be introduced by member states.
- Part A and Part B of the MLC 2006 Code.

How many Titles are included in the MLC 2006?

- 5
- 4
- 3
- 2

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?
- 30
- 5
- 16
- 60

How should the non-mandatory Part B of the Code of the MLC 2006 be treated by ratifying Member States?
- It must be fully considered and reasons given for non-compliance with it.
- It can be ignored completely as it is not mandatory.
- It must still be fully implemented.
- It must be covered by substantial equivalence.

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?
- Only by explicit amendment.
- Only by tacit amendment
- By either explicit or tacit amendment
- The articles and regulations cannot be amended.

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?
- Part A of the Code
- Part B of the Code
- The appendices
- The Articles.

In which element of the MLC 2006 would you find a purpose statement?
- In each Regulation
- In each Article
- In Part A of the Code
- In Part B of the Code

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?
- 10
- 12
- 14
- 8

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?
- 72
- 40
- 60
- 48

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?
- 77
- 40
- 84
- 65

What is seen as the key advantage to the shipowner resulting from the introduction of the MLC 2006?
- It should give them a level playing field in which to operate.
- It should reduce the number of inspections onboard their ships.
- It should allow them to build cheaper ships.
- It should allow them to reduce crew numbers onboard their ships.
According to the MLC 2006 what will be the minimum age for seafarers to undertake normal night working
onboard ship?
- 18
- 16
- 17
- 21

Under the MLC 2006 what is the validity for medical certificates for seafarers aged 18 years or older?
- 2 years
- 1year
- 4 years
- 5 years

What is the minimum leave rate that seafarers should be entitled to under the MLC 2006?
- 2.5 days per month
- 1.5 days per month
- 5 days per month
- 6 days per month

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?
- Competent authority of the Flag State
- The seafarer
- One of the seafarers’ welfare organizations
- The ship’s Master

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?
- Fatigue risk due to vessel operational requirements.
- Size of the mess room.
- Overall wage bill for the shipowner.
- The capacity of the galley.

What is the minimum age specified for a person to work as a cook onboard ship according to the MLC 2006?
- 18 years of age
- 21 years of age
- 25 years of age
- 16 years of age

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?
- As required when the necessary care cannot be provided onboard.
- Only when the seafarer agrees to pay for any costs incurred.
- Only in emergency situations.
- Only when the ships hospital is already fully occupied.

The term competent authority appears throughout the text of the MLC 2006. Who would normally appoint this
competent authority?
- A ratifying Member State
- shipowners group.
- The ILO
- An organisation representing seafarers.
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?
- All seafarers.
- Only the ship’s Master.
- Only the ship’s Master and Chief Officer.
- All of the ship’s Officers

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 Member State or a Competent Authority.
- A Shipowner.
- The ILO.
- A Classification Society.

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?
- At whichever level is required to resolve the issue.
- Only to their direct line manager.
- Only to the ship’s Master.
- Only to the onshore authorities.

How does the MLC 2006 define a seafarer onboard a ship to which the Convention applies?
- Any person doing any work on the ship.
- Only persons holding an STCW qualification.
- Only persons who hold seamen’s identity documents.
- Only persons signed on ships articles.

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?
- The requirements of the Articles, Regulations and Part A of the Code.
- Only the requirements of Part A and Part B of the Code.
- Only the requirements of the Articles
- Only the requirements of Part A of the Code.

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?
- Once licensed the service should be monitored and inspected regularly to ensure compliance with the
requirements of the convention.
- Once licensed the service should be self regulated.
- Once licensed the service should only be inspected regularly in the event of an alleged or suspected non-
compliance.
- Once licensed the service should be spot checked to ensure compliance with the requirements of the
Convention.

Which body has the final responsibility for implementation and enforcement of the MLC 2006 on ships flying the
flag of a ratifying Member State?
- The Member State
- Port State Control
- The ILO
- The IMO
What is the main responsibility of a Master on a ship flying the flag of a Member State that has ratified the MLC
2006?
- Ensure ongoing compliance with the Convention.
- Carry out checks on the recruitment and placement service supplying seafarers to the ship.
- Hear all complaints raised by individual seafarers.
- Ensure that the DMLC part 2 is completed.

What does the abbreviation DMLC stand for?

- Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance.
- Document of the Maritime Labour Convention.
- Detailed Maritime Labour Certificate.
- Dispensation from Maritime Labour Certificate.

Under which of the following circumstances might an Interim Maritime Labour Certificate be issued?
- When a ship is newly built and delivered.
- Following a successful intermediate inspection.
- Following corrective action for a non-compliance under MLC 2006
- When the DMLC is incomplete.

Who would normally complete part 2 of the DMLC?

- The ship Owner.
- The ship Master.
- The Competent Authority.
- A Recognised Organisation.

For how long is a Maritime Labour Certificate, issued for compliance with the MLC 2006, normally valid?
- 5 years
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 1 year

What is the maximum period of validity for an Interim Maritime Labour Certificate issued under the MLC 2006?
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 36 months
- 3 months

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?
- Between the 2nd and 3rd anniversary of issue of the certificate.
- After the 3rd anniversary of issue of the certificate.
- 6 months after issue of the certificate.
- Between the 1st and 2nd anniversary of issue of the certificate.

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

- 14
- 5
- 4
- 10

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?
- Foreign flag ships flying the flag of a non-ratifying State.
- Ships flying the flag of the Member State visiting a home port.
- Foreign flag ships flying the flag of a ratifying Member State.
- Ships built or delivered before the entry into force date of the Convention.