How can a seafarer limit the risk of unpaid wages?
Ensure all outstanding salary is paid before leaving the ship.
Do not accept the suggestion that the money will be safer with the shipowner.
Report suspicious activity to the captain.
Conduct thorough research before joining a ship or beginning work for a new owner.
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What should seafarers practise to reduce the risk of injury or death?
Report anything suspicious to the senior officer.
Conduct a risk assessment before any work begins.
Never undertake work without training.
Never take shortcuts.
Use alcohol to help stay awake during watches.
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What conditions are highlighted under Title 2 of the Maritime Labour Convention?
Each ship should have a sufficient manning level.
Promotion and the development of skills should be available for every seafarer.
Cooks should be given proper training.
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What is the minimum age of employment for a seafarer working in hazardous conditions?
18.
15.
16.
20.
How many hours of rest should be allocated to a seafarer?
At least 10 hours in any 24-hour period.
At least 77 hours in any 7-day period.
At least 79 hours in any 7-day period.
At least 12 hours in any 24-hour period.
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Why do seafarers have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?
Seafarers are more likely to have unhealthy diets.
Seafarers lack the space to perform proper exercise.
Seafarers work in a stressful environment for long periods of time.
Seafarers lack communication at sea.
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The shipping industry provides work to 1,5 million seafarers, and of all of those in the occupation, around the world.
True.
False.
In what ways can a seafarer reduce the chances of physical or mental health issues from manifesting?
By exercising more frequently.
By stopping or moderating smoking and drinking.
By keeping in touch with family and friends.
By risk assessing each task before beginning the job.
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What factors can have a negative effect on the mental health of a seafarer?
Loneliness.
Fatigue.
Lack of communication.
Smoking.
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The majority of fatal accidents at sea are related to which type of incident?
Weather conditions.
Human error.
Piracy.
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