MLC MCQ 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under MLC 2006, what is the maximum hours of work or minimum hours of rest that may be set as the standard for seafarers?
- Max work: 14 hrs/day and 72 hrs/week; Min rest: 10 hrs/day and 77 hrs/week
- Max work: 14 hrs/day and 72 hrs/week OR min rest: 10 hrs/day and 77 hrs/week (Correct answer)
- Max work: 12 hrs/day and 60 hrs/week; Min rest: 12 hrs/day and 70 hrs/week
- Max work: 10 hrs/day and 56 hrs/week; Min rest: 8 hrs/day and 70 hrs/week
Correct answer: Max work: 14 hrs/day and 72 hrs/week OR min rest: 10 hrs/day and 77 hrs/week
Standard A2.3 sets two alternative limits: max 14 hours work/day and 72/week, OR min 10 hours rest/day and 77 hours rest/week.
Question 2: Under MLC 2006, how many hours of rest must be provided within any 24-hour period for seafarers subject to the rest-hour system?
- 8 hours
- 10 hours (Correct answer)
- 12 hours
- 14 hours
Correct answer: 10 hours
Standard A2.3 requires a minimum of 10 hours of rest in any 24-hour period under the rest-hours system.
Question 3: When a Port State Control inspection reveals a serious deficiency under MLC 2006, what is the most severe action a PSCO can take?
- Issue a warning letter only
- Fine the master
- Detain the ship (Correct answer)
- Revoke the Maritime Labour Certificate
Correct answer: Detain the ship
PSCOs can detain a vessel when serious deficiencies are found that pose a danger to seafarers' safety, health, or security.
Question 4: Under MLC 2006, who is responsible for repatriating a seafarer whose employment has been terminated by the shipowner in a foreign port?
- The seafarer at their own expense
- The shipowner (Correct answer)
- The flag State government
- The recruiting agency
Correct answer: The shipowner
Standard A2.5 places the cost and responsibility of repatriation on the shipowner when the seafarer's contract is terminated.
Question 5: Under MLC 2006, the Medical Fitness Certificate (ENG1 equivalent) issued to a seafarer is valid for a maximum of:
- 1 year
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 3 years
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
Standard A1.2 specifies that medical certificates are valid for a maximum of two years (one year for seafarers under 18).
Question 6: MLC 2006 Regulation 4.5 requires flag States to ensure seafarers have access to social security protection. At minimum, which branches of social security must be provided?
- Medical care and sickness benefit only
- All nine ILO social security branches from day one
- At least three of nine branches, including medical care, sickness benefit, and injury benefit (Correct answer)
- Pension and unemployment insurance only
Correct answer: At least three of nine branches, including medical care, sickness benefit, and injury benefit
Regulation 4.5 initially requires States to provide at least three of nine branches, with medical care, sickness, and employment injury being prioritized.
Question 7: Under MLC 2006, on-board complaint procedures must allow a seafarer to complain without:
- Obtaining union approval first
- Filing in writing
- Fear of victimization (Correct answer)
- Waiting for port arrival
Correct answer: Fear of victimization
Standard A5.1.5 requires that on-board complaint procedures protect seafarers from victimization for making a complaint.
MLC MCQ 4
Under MLC 2006, what is the maximum hours of work or minimum hours of rest that may be set as the standard for seafarers?