MLC Health Protection and Medical Care

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, which regulation covers seafarer health protection and medical care?

Accepted Answer

Regulation 4.1

Answer

Regulation 3.2

Answer

Regulation 2.5

Answer

Regulation 1.2

Question 2

Under MLC 2006, a seafarer who suffers injury or illness during service is entitled to medical care until when?

Accepted Answer

Until recovery or until the illness or injury is declared of a permanent character

Answer

Only for 30 days

Answer

Until the voyage ends

Answer

Only while on board the ship

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, which document must all ships carry to guide medical care on board?

Accepted Answer

The International Medical Guide for Ships (IMGS)

Answer

IMO SOLAS chapter VI only

Answer

The WHO International Health Regulations

Answer

The flag state pharmacopoeia only

Question 4

Under MLC 2006, seafarers are entitled to receive medical care on board and ashore at no cost to whom?

Accepted Answer

At no cost to the seafarer

Answer

At no cost to the flag state

Answer

At no cost to the port state

Answer

At no cost to the classification society

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, what is required on ships of 500 GT or more on international voyages regarding medical equipment?

Accepted Answer

A properly equipped medicine chest and medical equipment

Answer

A full operating theatre

Answer

A licensed physician on board always

Answer

Only basic first aid supplies

Question 6

Under MLC 2006, who is responsible for maintaining the ship's medicine chest and medical equipment?

Accepted Answer

The master, or a designated officer trained in first aid

Answer

The shipowner's shore-based doctor

Answer

The port state health authority

Answer

The flag state's medical officer