MLC

Question 1

certificates for MLC?

Answer 1

DMLC - declaration of maritime labour compliance - valid for 5 years
MLC - Marine labour certificate
SEA - seafarers employment agreement
inspection reports
Certificates of competancy
Records of hours of rest

Question 2

What are the contents of MLC?

Answer 2

1. Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on ships
2. Conditions of employment - wages, contracts, leave, manning levels, hours of rest, hours of work
3. Accomodation, recreation, food and catering
4. Health protection, medical care and welfare
5. Compliance and enforcement

Question 3

Who must be compliant with MLC

Answer 3

any commercial vessel, vessels above 500GT carry DMLC

Question 4

documentation required to be kept onboad IAW MLC?

Answer 4

1. DMLC - declaration of maritime labour compliance - valid for 5 years
2. MLC - Marine labour certificate
3. SEA - seafarers employment agreement
4. inspection reports
5. Certificates of competancy + training certs of all oboard.
6. Records of hours of rest/work
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Question 5

What are the minimum hours of rest allowed onboard

Answer 5

10 hours in a 24 hour period, 6 uninterupted
77 hours in a week period

Question 6

When did MLC come into force?

Answer 6

2006