Exam Question
With respect to MLC 2006: write short notes on following:
(a) Hours of Rest/Hours of Work. (5)
(b) DMLC Part I and DMLC Part II (5)
(c) On board complaint redressal. (5)
(d) Why is MLC 2006,considered as the 'bill of rights' (5)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Jul 2024
Reference Answer
### (a) Hours of Rest / Hours of Work (MLC 2006, Regulation 2.3)
The primary objective of regulating hours of work and rest under MLC 2006 is to prevent seafarer fatigue, which is a major contributing factor to maritime accidents. This ensures the health and safety of the seafarer and the safe manning and operation of the vessel.
**Key Regulatory Limits:**
The convention provides two alternative methods for regulation, either by limiting hours of work or by stipulating minimum hours of rest. A flag state must define one or both.
The primary objective of regulating hours of work and rest under MLC 2006 is to prevent seafarer fatigue, which is a major contributing factor to maritime accidents. This ensures the health and safety of the seafarer and the safe manning and operation of the vessel.
**Key Regulatory Limits:**
The convention provides two alternative methods for regulation, either by limiting hours of work or by stipulating minimum hours of rest. A flag state must define one or both.
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