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
📅 Dec 2024
Reference Answer
### (a) Hours of Rest/Hours of Work (MLC 2006)
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 establishes mandatory minimum standards for hours of rest and maximum limits for hours of work to prevent seafarer fatigue. Fatigue is a critical factor in human error, which is a leading cause of maritime incidents. The primary objective is to ensure the safety of the seafarer, the vessel, its cargo, and the marine environment.
**Key Provisions (Standard A2.3):**
* **Limits:** Flag states must prescribe limits on either maximum hours of work or minimum hours of rest over a given period. The limits are:
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 establishes mandatory minimum standards for hours of rest and maximum limits for hours of work to prevent seafarer fatigue. Fatigue is a critical factor in human error, which is a leading cause of maritime incidents. The primary objective is to ensure the safety of the seafarer, the vessel, its cargo, and the marine environment.
**Key Provisions (Standard A2.3):**
* **Limits:** Flag states must prescribe limits on either maximum hours of work or minimum hours of rest over a given period. The limits are:
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