Trivia Flashcards
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In what year did the Maritime Labour Convention enter into force?
Answer: 2013
The MLC, 2006 entered into force on August 20, 2013, after meeting ratification thresholds.
Which body of the International Labour Organization adopted the MLC, 2006?
Answer: The International Labour Conference
The International Labour Conference adopted the MLC, 2006 at a special session in Geneva in February 2006.
What is the minimum age for seafarers to work on a ship under the MLC, 2006?
Answer: 16
Under MLC Regulation 1.1, no seafarer under the age of 16 may work on a ship.
Under the MLC, 2006, what is the maximum number of hours of work in any 7-day period?
Answer: 84 hours
The MLC sets a maximum of 14 hours work in any 24-hour period and 84 hours in any 7-day period.
Which document must every seafarer hold to prove their qualifications and service history under MLC?
Answer: Seafarer's Discharge Book
A Seafarer's Discharge Book records service history, though the MLC also requires a Seafarer's Employment Agreement.
What does Title 4 of the MLC, 2006 primarily address?
Answer: Health protection, medical care, welfare, and social security
Title 4 covers health protection, medical care, welfare, and social security protection for seafarers.
Under the MLC, what is the maximum period a seafarer can be required to serve on board before being entitled to repatriation?
Answer: 11 months
The MLC, 2006 sets the maximum continuous service period before repatriation at 11 months.