MLC Hours of Work and Rest

Question 1

Under MLC 2006, what is the maximum hours of work for a seafarer in any 24-hour period?

Accepted Answer

14 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

16 hours

Answer

10 hours

Question 2

What is the minimum hours of rest a seafarer must receive in any 7-day period under MLC 2006?

Accepted Answer

77 hours

Answer

70 hours

Answer

84 hours

Answer

56 hours

Question 3

Under MLC 2006, what is the maximum allowable hours of work in any 7-day period?

Accepted Answer

72 hours

Answer

84 hours

Answer

60 hours

Answer

77 hours

Question 4

Who is responsible for posting the table of shipboard working arrangements under MLC 2006?

Accepted Answer

The master

Answer

The flag state inspector

Answer

The port state control officer

Answer

The union representative

Question 5

Under MLC 2006, records of seafarers' daily hours of work or rest must be kept for at least how long?

Accepted Answer

At least the period specified by the competent authority, not less than one year

Answer

6 months

Answer

3 years

Answer

5 years

Question 6

Under MLC 2006, can exceptions to the hours of rest limits be permitted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for safety or emergency situations

Answer

No, exceptions are never allowed

Answer

Yes, at any time with crew consent

Answer

Yes, only in port