Online testing: Test for seamans about MLC 2006, an Introduction (CBT)

According to the MLS 2006 what is the minimum age for seafarer’s to undertake normal night working on board ship?

According to the requirements of the MLC 2006 what is the maximum time interval for payment of wages during a seafarers contract on board ship?

Certain ship types are exempted from compliance with the requirements of the MLC 2006. From the options given select the type which is among this exempt group:

For how long is a Maritime Labour Certificate, issued for compliance with the MLC 2006, normally valid?

How does the MLC 2006 define a seafarer on board a ship to which the Convention applies?

How long after ratification was entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, completed?

How many Articles are there in the Maritime Labour Convention 2006?

How should the non-mandatory Part B of the Code of the MLC 2006 be treated by ratifying Member States?

If a ship-owner fails to repatriate a seafarer, or pay the cost of the repatriation, following satisfactory completion of a contract, who, according to the MLC 2006, is responsible for making the arrangements and covering the cost for repatriation?

In case of repatriation in normal circumstances what cost should the seafarer be responsible for according to the MLC 2006?

In order for a Maritime Labour Certificate, issued for compliance with the MLC 2006, to remain valid it is necessary that an intermediate inspection is carried out on behalf of the Competent Authority. When should this inspection be carried out?

In which element of the MLC 2006 would you find a purpose statement?

Member States must show that they have national laws and regulations in place to meet the requirements of the MLC 2006 in order to achieve compliance with the Convention. When do these laws and regulations need to be in place?

Regulation 3.1 deals with the standards of accommodation required under the MLC 2006. To which ships flying the flag of a ratifying Member State does this regulation apply?

Seafarer recruitment and placement services operating under the jurisdiction of a ratifying Member State should be approved and licensed by that State. Which of the statements given in the options is the most accurate in relation to these services?

Select from the options given the ratification criteria that had to be met before entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006:

Select the option which best completes the following statement. A recognised Organisation is one, which is appointed by ____ to carry out the inspection and certification requirements of the MLC 2006.

Select the option which represents the number of Member States of the International Labour Organisation as of May 2009:

Select from the options given the date of entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006:

The ILO is split into a number of geographical regions. How many of these regions are there?

The MLC 2006 contains a number of Articles. Which of the given options best describes the content of the Articles?

The MLC 2006 contains a requirement that a copy of the Convention must be carried on board all ships flying the flag of Member States. Who should have access to this document on board the ship?

The MLC 2006 is seen as the fourth pillar of international maritime regulation in ensuring safety at sea and for seafarers. From the options given select the three that are considered as the other pillars:

The MLC 2006 requires that Member States provide medical and dental care facilities available ashore. Under what conditions should seafarers have access to these facilities?

The MLC 2006 requires that either hours of work or hours of rest are regulated and a notice displayed showing the detail of this. When hours of rest are regulated, what should the minimum hours of rest be in a 7-day period?

The MLC 2006 requires that either hours of work or hours of rest are regulated and that a notice is clearly displayed showing the detail of this. When hours of rest are regulated what should the minimum hours of rest be in a 24-hour period?

The MLC 2006 requires that either hours of work or hours of rest are regulated and that a notice is clearly displayed showing the detail of this. When hours of work are regulated what should the minimum hours of work be in a 24-hour period?

The MLC 2006 requires that either hours of work or hours of rest are regulated and that a notice is clearly displayed showing the detail of this. When hours of work are regulated what should the maximum hours of work be in a seven-day period?

To ensure flexibility for Member States in ratifying the MLC 2006 it is possible for them to show substantial equivalence of their existing laws to meet the requirements of these laws. Which parts of the Convention can be covered by substantial equivalence?

Under the MLC 2006 what is the validity for medical certificates for seafarers aged 18 years or older?

Under which of the following circumstances might an Interim Maritime Labour Certificate be issued?

What does the abbreviation DMLC stand for?

What is seen as the key advantage to the ship-owner resulting from the introduction of the MLC 2006?

What is the main responsibility of a Master on a ship flying the flag of a Member State that has ratified the MLC 2006?

What is the maximum period of validity for an Interim Maritime Labour Certificate issued under the MLC 2006?

What is the minimum age specified for a person to work as a cook on board ship according to the MLC 2006?

What is the minimum leave rate that seafarers should be entitled to under the MLC 2006?

When Port State Control Officers carry out ship inspections according to the requirements of the MLC 2006 they must do so with the regard to the “no more favourable treatment” clause. Which ships is this clause meant to prevent from having more favourable treatment?

When deciding on safe manning levels for vessels flying their flag the primary concern of a competent authority is always the safety of the vessel. Which factor should always be taken into account when setting the safe manning level?

When the MLC 2006 enters into force which ships will need to comply with the accommodation requirements detailed in Title 3 of the Convention?

Which body has the final responsibility for implementation and enforcement of the MLC 2006 on ships flying the flag of a ratifying Member State?

Which body is responsible, under the MLC 2006, for inspecting foreign flag vessels which visit countries of ratifying Member States?

Which of the given options best describes the International Labour Organisation?

Which of the statements given in the options is true?

Which part of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 can be altered by both tacit and explicit amendment?

Which part of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 is considered to be non-mandatory?

Which sizes of ship does the MLC 2006 apply to?

Who is required to complete Part 1 of the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance under the MLC 2006?

Who would normally complete Part 2 of the DMLC?