MLC 2006

ILO's MLC 2006 stands for

• International Labour Organization's Manning & Labour Convention 2006

• International Labour Organization's Maritime Labour Convention 2006

• International Labour Organization's Marine Lifeboat Consortium 2006

• International Lifestyle Organization's Manufacturing Labour Convention 2006

Under the MLC 2006, the following are employment requirements EXCEPT

• Seafarers have the right to seek employment without charge

• Prior to employment on board a ship, the seafarer must be certified as medically fit by an approved medical practitioner

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

• If the seafarer does not understand what is written in any contract or document that he has to sign, he has the right to seek clarification

If a seafarer has fallen sick, or is injured while on board, arrangements shall be made for him to seek medical aid from a doctor ashore.

• True

• False

All salary earned by the seafarer will be held by the company and only released once the seafarer has completed his tenure, or contract, on board.

• True

• False

If the ship can no longer operate due to severe damage, for example, from a collision or grounding, the seafarer has to find his way back home on his own,

• True

• False

The living quarters on board a ship should be of a decent standard with clean water, ventilation, and basic amenities available.

• True

• False

Select the WRONG statements with regards to the rights of seafarers.

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

• All religious and cultural beliefs and practices shall be accommodated to the best of the ability of the ship staff and ship owner.

• If a ship staff feels unwell, he or she should rest and wait for a few days before deciding to get medical help. Medical treatment in foreign countries are expensive.

• Those who wish to work onboard ships have to be properly trained and certified for the particular jobs and tasks onboard.

As a cadet, you have certain job responsibilities as well as assignments to complete. Explain how you plan to balance between work and rest when you go onboard for your shipboard training.