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Q6. i) What is Maritime Labour Convention, 2006? and name it’s salient features. (8)

ii) Name the titles in MLC 2006. (4)

iii) What is CBA and how does it work? Explain. (8)

Q6. a) Briefly discuss the purpose and structure of MLC, 2006. (7)

b) What are the health and safety protections offered to seafarers under MLC? (7)

c) Describe the onboard complaint procedures as per MLC. (6)

Q6. Referring to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, Discuss:

a) Flag state obligations. (8)

b) Port state obligations. (8)

Q5. a) According to Article 2 of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, what are the essential elements that must be included in a Seafarers' Employment Agreement (SEA)? How does the SEA ensure the protection of seafarers' rights? (10)

b) Explain how CBAs are used to negotiate and establish the terms and conditions of employment for seafarers under the MLC 2006. How do CBAs contribute to ensuring fair wages, working conditions, and dispute resolution for seafarers? (10)

Q5. a) Discuss the social security provisions for seafarers as outlined in the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 and explain the key social security benefits provided under the MLC. (8)

b) Briefly discuss the Government of India's initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and social security of Indian seafarers. How do these initiatives align with the MLC's requirements. (8)

Q4. Referring to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss:

a) Flag State & Port State responsibilities.

b)On-board & On-shore Compliant Procedures.

c) Detainable deficiencies.

d) Grievance Redressal Mechanisms for Indian seafarers.

Q6. a) What do you understand by ‘abandonment’ of seafarers?

What is cause of the ever-increasing number of seafarer’s getting abandoned in various parts of the world? (8)

b) Discuss the role of international organizations such as the ILO, ITF and the available provisions within the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 to aid the seafarers in such situations. (8)

Q3. With reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding: -

A. Minimum age to work onboard vessels,

B. Seafarer’s Employment agreements

C. Hours of work and hours of rest.

Q5. Referring to the Maritime labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss:-

a) Flag State & Port State responsibilities. (5)

b) On-board & On-shore Complaint Procedures. (5)

c) Detainable deficiencies. (5)

d) Grievance Redressal Mechanisms for Indian seafarers. (5)

Q2. With reference to MLC answer the following;

a) Briefly discuss DMLC Part I and Part II covering the welfare points for seafarers (10)

b) Briefly discuss the grievance redressal mechanism for seafarers of Indian flagged vessel (10)

Q3. With respect to MLC 2006; write short notes on following

(a) Hours of Rest/Hours of Work. (5)

(b) DMLC Part 1 and DMLC Part II (5)

(c) On board complaint redressal (5)

(d) Why is MLC 2006 considered as the ‘bill of rights’ (5)

Q8. a) Discuss the rights and expectations of seafarers in relation to occupational safety

as per Maritime Labour Convention.

b) What are the steps taken to reduce discrimination among seafarers due to differences in age, gender, language, nationality, and culture?