Exam Question
With Reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding:
(a) Minimum age to work onboard vessels
(b) Seafarers' Employment Agreements
(c) Hours of work and hours of rest.
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Jan 2019
Reference Answer
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 , often referred to as the "seafarers' bill of rights," sets out minimum requirements for working and living conditions for seafarers.
(a) Minimum Age to Work on a Ship
(Title 1, Regulation 1.1 of MLC 2006)
Purpose: To ensure that no underage person is employed or engaged to work on a ship.
(a) Minimum Age to Work on a Ship
(Title 1, Regulation 1.1 of MLC 2006)
Purpose: To ensure that no underage person is employed or engaged to work on a ship.
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