MLC Flag State and Port State Control 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under MLC 2006, which certificate must ships of 500 GT or more engaged on international voyages carry to demonstrate MLC compliance?
- Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC) (Correct answer)
- SOLAS Safety Management Certificate
- ISM Document of Compliance
- ISPS Ship Security Certificate
Correct answer: Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC)
MLC 2006 requires ships of 500 GT or more on international voyages to carry a Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC).
Question 2: Under MLC 2006, the Maritime Labour Certificate must be accompanied by what document?
- A Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) Parts I and II (Correct answer)
- An ISM audit report
- A flag state inspection report
- A classification society survey report
Correct answer: A Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) Parts I and II
The Maritime Labour Certificate must be accompanied by a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) consisting of Parts I and II.
Question 3: Under MLC 2006, what does DMLC Part I contain?
- National requirements implementing MLC provisions as set by the flag state (Correct answer)
- The shipowner's on-board compliance measures
- Port state inspection findings
- Seafarer union agreements
Correct answer: National requirements implementing MLC provisions as set by the flag state
DMLC Part I is prepared by the flag state and lists the national laws implementing MLC 2006 requirements.
Question 4: Under MLC 2006, what does DMLC Part II contain?
- Measures the shipowner has taken to ensure ongoing compliance between inspections (Correct answer)
- Flag state inspection results
- Crew complaints received during the voyage
- IMO circular references
Correct answer: Measures the shipowner has taken to ensure ongoing compliance between inspections
DMLC Part II is prepared by the shipowner and describes the practical measures taken to maintain MLC compliance on board.
Question 5: Under MLC 2006, a Maritime Labour Certificate is valid for a maximum of how many years?
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 5 years
MLC 2006 sets the maximum validity of the Maritime Labour Certificate at 5 years.
Question 6: Under MLC 2006, a port state control officer may conduct a more detailed inspection of a ship under what circumstances?
- When there are clear grounds to believe that conditions on the ship do not conform to MLC requirements (Correct answer)
- Only if a seafarer complains formally
- Only on ships flying a flag state with poor PSC records
- Only once per year per ship
Correct answer: When there are clear grounds to believe that conditions on the ship do not conform to MLC requirements
MLC 2006 allows PSC officers to conduct detailed inspections when there are clear grounds indicating non-compliance.
MLC Flag State and Port State Control 1
Under MLC 2006, which certificate must ships of 500 GT or more engaged on international voyages carry to demonstrate MLC compliance?