Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Sep 2024

Exam Question

(a) Discuss the social security provisions for seafarers as outlined in the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 and explain the key social security benefits provided under the MLC. (8)

(b) Briefly discuss the Government of India’s initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and social security of Indian seafarers. How do these initiatives align with the MLC’s requirements. (8)

Reference Answer

### (a) Social Security Provisions for Seafarers under MLC 2006
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 establishes a comprehensive framework to ensure the social security rights of seafarers. The core of these provisions is found in **Title 4, Regulation 4.5**, which aims to guarantee that seafarers are protected from the financial consequences of sickness, injury, unemployment, and old age.
#### **Objective and Mandate of Regulation 4.5**
The primary purpose of this regulation is to ensure every seafarer has access to social security protection. Key mandates for member states include:

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