MLC Flag State and Port State Control

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, which certificate must ships of 500 GT or more engaged on international voyages carry to demonstrate MLC compliance?

Accepted Answer

Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC)

Answer

SOLAS Safety Management Certificate

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ISM Document of Compliance

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ISPS Ship Security Certificate

Question 2

Under MLC 2006, the Maritime Labour Certificate must be accompanied by what document?

Accepted Answer

A Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) Parts I and II

Answer

An ISM audit report

Answer

A flag state inspection report

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A classification society survey report

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, what does DMLC Part I contain?

Accepted Answer

National requirements implementing MLC provisions as set by the flag state

Answer

The shipowner's on-board compliance measures

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Port state inspection findings

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Seafarer union agreements

Question 4

Under MLC 2006, what does DMLC Part II contain?

Accepted Answer

Measures the shipowner has taken to ensure ongoing compliance between inspections

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Flag state inspection results

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Crew complaints received during the voyage

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IMO circular references

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, a Maritime Labour Certificate is valid for a maximum of how many years?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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2 years

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3 years

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10 years

Question 6

Under MLC 2006, a port state control officer may conduct a more detailed inspection of a ship under what circumstances?

Accepted Answer

When there are clear grounds to believe that conditions on the ship do not conform to MLC requirements

Answer

Only if a seafarer complains formally

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Only on ships flying a flag state with poor PSC records

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Only once per year per ship