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  1. Under MLC 2006, what is the minimum annual leave entitlement for a seafarer expressed in calendar days per month of service?

    Answer: 2.5 days

    Standard A2.4 mandates a minimum of 2.5 calendar days of paid annual leave per month of service.

  2. Which MLC 2006 regulation requires flag States to ensure that seafarers' recruitment and placement services meet certain standards?

    Answer: Regulation 1.4

    Regulation 1.4 requires flag States to ensure that recruitment and placement services comply with MLC standards.

  3. Under MLC 2006, financial security required for repatriation must cover costs for how many months of a seafarer's wages as part of the abandonment protection?

    Answer: 4 months

    The 2014 amendments to Standard A2.5.2 require financial security to cover at least 4 months of outstanding wages in abandonment cases.

  4. Under MLC 2006 Regulation 4.2, which party is liable to provide financial security for shipowners' liability in respect of seafarers' death or long-term disability?

    Answer: The shipowner

    Regulation 4.2 and Standard A4.2 place the financial security obligation on the shipowner to cover injury, illness, and death.

  5. MLC 2006 requires that ships carry a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC). How many parts does the DMLC consist of?

    Answer: Two parts: one by the flag State, one by the shipowner

    The DMLC has Part I (issued by the flag State listing national requirements) and Part II (completed by the shipowner showing compliance measures).

  6. Under MLC 2006, a seafarer who is injured on duty is entitled to medical care at no cost to the seafarer for a maximum period of:

    Answer: Until recovery or establishment of permanent disability, up to 16 weeks minimum

    Standard A4.2 requires medical care at the shipowner's expense until the seafarer has recovered or a permanent disability is established, with a minimum of 16 weeks.

  7. Which MLC 2006 provision specifically protects seafarers from deductions from wages except as permitted by national law or an applicable collective bargaining agreement?

    Answer: Standard A2.2

    Standard A2.2 governs wages, including restricting deductions to those permitted by law or collective agreement.