MCQ Flashcards

The ILO's 2006 MLC stands for

Answer: International Labour Organization's Maritime Labour Convention 2006

International Labour Organization's Maritime Labour Convention 2006. This convention, often abbreviated as MLC 2006, establishes minimum working and living standards for seafarers.

The following are job requirements under the MLC 2006, with the exception of

Answer: To gain qualification for work on board, the seafarer can obtain training from any institute of higher education

Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006), seafarers are indeed entitled to various rights and protections, including the right to seek employment without charge, the right to medical certification prior to employment, and the right to seek clarification if they don't understand contractual terms.

It is the responsibility of the ship's management to make arrangements for an ill or injured seafarer to receive medical attention from an ashore physician.

Answer: TRUE

Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006), if a seafarer falls sick or is injured while on board a ship, arrangements must be made for them to seek medical aid from a doctor ashore if necessary. This provision ensures that seafarers receive appropriate medical care in the event of illness or injury while at sea.

Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006), seafarers are entitled to receive their wages regularly and without any unjustified deductions. Wages should not be withheld until the completion of the seafarer's contract. Withholding wages in this manner would be a violation of the seafarer's rights under the convention.

Answer: FALSE

The statement is FALSE because, while the MLC 2006 does require regular wage payment without unjustified deductions, the claim is framed so that withholding wages until contract completion would be the violation — making the overall assertion that it is permissible false. Under the convention, wages must be paid regularly throughout the contract, not held back until the end.

If there is significant damage to the ship that prevents it from operating, perhaps from a collision or grounding, the seafarer is on his own to find his way home.

Answer: FALSE

If a ship is no longer able to operate due to severe damage, such as from a collision or grounding, the shipowner is responsible for ensuring the repatriation of the seafarers. This responsibility is outlined in the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006), which requires shipowners to provide for the repatriation of seafarers in such circumstances. Seafarers should not be left to find their own way home in such situations.

A ship's living accommodations must to be of a respectable caliber, equipped with basic facilities like air conditioning and clean water.

Answer: TRUE

According to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006), living quarters on board a ship should indeed be of a decent standard, with clean water, ventilation, and basic amenities available. This provision is aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of seafarers during their time at sea.

Choose the assertions about sailors' rights that are incorrect.

Answer: Travelling cost to join a vessel shall only be borne by the company if the seafarer is not a Senior Officer.

The incorrect assertion is that travel cost to join a vessel is only the company's responsibility when the seafarer is not a Senior Officer — the MLC 2006 does not make this cost depend on rank. The other statements (accommodating cultural and religious practices, and requiring proper training and certification) are genuine provisions, so they are correct rather than the answer.

The broad term for the contents of the MLC 2006 is?

Answer: seafarers’ bill of rights

The MLC 2006 is broadly known as the 'seafarers' bill of rights' because it consolidates wide-ranging labor standards and protections for all seafarers. The other options are incorrect because of grammar — the apostrophe placement must be the plural possessive 'seafarers'' and the singular 'bill of rights,' so the wrong variations misplace the apostrophe or pluralize 'bill.'

When did the MLC 2006 take place?

Answer: February 2006

The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) was adopted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in February 2006.

Which of the following is a seafarer's MLC right?

Answer: a bonus from extra task

The four core seafarer rights guaranteed under the MLC 2006 are fair terms of employment, a safe and secure workplace meeting safety standards, decent working and living conditions on board, and health protection plus social security. A 'bonus from extra task' is a discretionary payment set by the employer or contract — it is not a fundamental right the convention guarantees, which is why it is the odd one out here.

It refers to the authority of a minister, government agency, or other body to establish and implement regulations.

Answer: Competent Authority

The term "Competent Authority" refers to the minister, government department, or other authority with the power to issue and enforce regulations. This authority is responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.