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

a) Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship.

b) Conditions of Employment.

c) Compliance and enforcement of the convention.

d) Abandonment of seafarers. (16)

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)

Q5. With Reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding:

a) Entitlement to leave (7)

b) On-board and on-shore complaint procedures (7)

c) Safety and health education of young seafarers (6)

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

a) Flag state obligations. (8)

b) Port state obligations. (8)

Q1. 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)

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)

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.

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)

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.

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2025/MAR/02

Q2. With reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding:

a) Young seafarers (5)

b) Seafarer’s Employment agreements (5)

c) Hours of work and hours of rest (5)

d) Social Security requirements. (5)

2020/FEB/04 - 2025/SEP/04

Q4. With reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding.

A. Seafarer employment agreements

B. Repatriation.

C. Seafarers Wages.

2018/SEP/08 - 2019/MAR/07 - 2019/OCT/07 - 2020/JAN/04

Q4. With reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding;

A. Young seafarers onboard ships.      B. Repatriation. C. Seafarers Wages.

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)