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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?

Q9. With reference to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, briefly discuss the following:

a) Minimum requirements for seafarers working on a ship.

b) Conditions of employment.

c) Accommodation and recreational facilities

d) Health protection, welfare, and social security protection. (16)

Q2. With reference to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, briefly discuss the following:

a) Minimum requirements for seafarers working on a ship. B) Conditions of employment. c) Accommodation and recreational facilities. d) Health protection, welfare, and social security protection.

Q7. A. Discuss the rights and expectations of seafarers in relation to occupational safety as per maritime labour conventions. (8)

B. What are the steps taken to reduce discrimination among seafarers due to differences in age, gender, language, nationality, and culture. (8)

Q2. With regard to minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship, as per MLC 2006, Write short notes on the following :-

A) Seafarers’ employment agreements (5)

B) Entitlement to leave and repatriation

C) Seafarer compensation in the event of a ship’s loss or foundering (5)

D) Career and skill development (5)