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WorksheetsMLC 2006
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 12mins
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.
