International Maritime Regulations

MLC — Maritime Labour Convention

This test will assess your knowledge of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006). The questions cover seafarers’ rights, minimum requirements for working and living conditions, health protection, social security, and other key aspects related to labour rights on board ships.

Questions 15

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

What is the minimum duration of rest?

A You must have at least 10 hours of rest within any 24-hour period and at least 77 hours of rest within any 7-day period.

B You must have at least 12 hours of rest within any 24-hour period and at least 77 hours of rest within any 7-day period.

C You must have at least 14 hours of rest within any 24-hour period and at least 80 hours of rest within any 7-day period.

D You must have at least 11 hours of rest within any 24-hour period and at least 79 hours of rest within any 7-day period.

Question 2

Should recruitment agencies inform the seafarer of their rights and obligations according to the employment contract and give them enough time to review it before signing?

A Yes.

B No.

Question 3

What documents must every ship with a gross tonnage of 500 or more, engaged in international voyages, have on board according to the MLC convention?

A Maritime Labour Certificate and Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance.

B Deratization certificate or exemption from deratization (FAL).

C Cargo ship safety equipment and provisioning certificate.

D Minimum safe manning certificate.

Question 4

What is the maximum period a seafarer is required to serve on a ship before becoming entitled to repatriation at the shipowner's expense?

A 12 months.

B 11 months.

C 10 months.

D 6 months.

Question 5

Does the crewing agency inform the seafarer of all activities conducted by the shipping company that concern them, such as the prohibition of alcohol consumption on board?

A As a required measure.

B Not necessarily.

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