Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Nov 2022

Exam Question

(a) Referring to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss:

(i) Flag state and Port state responsibilities

(ii) On-board and On-shore Complaint procedures

(iii) Detainable deficiencies

(iv) Grievance Redressal Mechanisms for indian seafarers

(b) Discuss the role of ITF and its relevance to the shipping industry at present, especialy in view of MLC

Reference Answer

### (a) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006: Responsibilities and Procedures
#### (i) Flag State and Port State Responsibilities
The MLC 2006 establishes a robust framework for compliance and enforcement, shared between the Flag State (the state where the ship is registered) and the Port State (the state whose port a ship visits).
**Flag State Responsibilities:**

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