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Q9. a) Discuss the key provisions and requirements outlined in the MLC, including those related to seafarers’ employment contracts, working hours, accommodation, health and safety, and access to medical care and welfare facilities. (8)

b) Discuss the challenges and limitations associated with the effective implementation and enforcement of the MLC, including issues related to flag State jurisdictions, Port State Control, and non-compliance by shipowners and operators. (8)

Q7. With reference to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) answer the following:

a) Explain the structure of the convention with titles. (10)

b) Briefly, discuss DMLC Part I and II covering welfare measures for seafarers. (8)

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)

Q8. With Reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding:

a) Seafarers Employment Agreements.

b) Repatriation

c) Seafarers Wages. (16)

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)

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)

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)

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)