MLC Hours of Work and Rest 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under MLC 2006, what is the maximum hours of work for a seafarer in any 24-hour period?
- 14 hours (Correct answer)
- 12 hours
- 16 hours
- 10 hours
Correct answer: 14 hours
MLC 2006 sets 14 hours as the maximum work hours in any 24-hour period.
Question 2: What is the minimum hours of rest a seafarer must receive in any 7-day period under MLC 2006?
- 77 hours (Correct answer)
- 70 hours
- 84 hours
- 56 hours
Correct answer: 77 hours
MLC 2006 requires a minimum of 77 hours of rest in any 7-day period.
Question 3: Under MLC 2006, what is the maximum allowable hours of work in any 7-day period?
- 72 hours (Correct answer)
- 84 hours
- 60 hours
- 77 hours
Correct answer: 72 hours
MLC 2006 caps working hours at 72 hours in any 7-day period.
Question 4: Who is responsible for posting the table of shipboard working arrangements under MLC 2006?
- The master (Correct answer)
- The flag state inspector
- The port state control officer
- The union representative
Correct answer: The master
MLC 2006 requires the master to post the table of shipboard working arrangements in an accessible location.
Question 5: Under MLC 2006, records of seafarers' daily hours of work or rest must be kept for at least how long?
- At least the period specified by the competent authority, not less than one year (Correct answer)
- 6 months
- 3 years
- 5 years
Correct answer: At least the period specified by the competent authority, not less than one year
MLC 2006 requires records of hours of work or rest to be retained for a minimum period set by the competent authority, which must be at least one year.
Question 6: Under MLC 2006, can exceptions to the hours of rest limits be permitted?
- Yes, for safety or emergency situations (Correct answer)
- No, exceptions are never allowed
- Yes, at any time with crew consent
- Yes, only in port
Correct answer: Yes, for safety or emergency situations
MLC 2006 allows exceptions to rest hour limits for genuine safety or emergency situations.
MLC Hours of Work and Rest 1
Under MLC 2006, what is the maximum hours of work for a seafarer in any 24-hour period?