Exam Question
With respect to MLC 2006, write short notes on the following
(i) Hours of rest/ Hours of work (5)
(ii) DLMC Part I and DLMC Part II (5)
(iii) On board complaint redressal (5)
(iv) Why is MLC 2006 considered as the 4th pillar of IMO (5)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Feb 2023
Reference Answer
### (i) Hours of Rest / Hours of Work
MLC 2006, under Regulation 2.3 and Standard A2.3, meticulously governs the hours of work and rest for seafarers, recognizing that fatigue is a significant contributor to maritime accidents and poor seafarer welfare. The objective is to prevent fatigue and ensure seafarers have adequate rest periods for their health and safety, ultimately enhancing the safety of navigation and the protection of the marine environment.
* **Key Provisions (Standard A2.3):**
* **Maximum Hours of Work / Minimum Hours of Rest:** The convention mandates either a maximum number of hours of work or a minimum number of hours of rest.
MLC 2006, under Regulation 2.3 and Standard A2.3, meticulously governs the hours of work and rest for seafarers, recognizing that fatigue is a significant contributor to maritime accidents and poor seafarer welfare. The objective is to prevent fatigue and ensure seafarers have adequate rest periods for their health and safety, ultimately enhancing the safety of navigation and the protection of the marine environment.
* **Key Provisions (Standard A2.3):**
* **Maximum Hours of Work / Minimum Hours of Rest:** The convention mandates either a maximum number of hours of work or a minimum number of hours of rest.
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