What is the structure of MLC 2006, and what does Title 2, conditions of employment, cover?
Short answer
| Title 2 regulation | Right |
|---|---|
| 2.1 | seafarers’ employment agreement, written and signed, a copy on board |
| 2.2 | wages paid regularly and in full, a monthly account, allotments |
| 2.3 | hours: work at most 14 in 24 and 72 in 7 days, or rest at least 10 in 24 and 77 in 7 days |
| 2.4 | paid annual leave, about 2.5 days per month |
| 2.5 | repatriation at no cost; financial security against abandonment |
| 2.6 | compensation for the ship’s loss or foundering |
| 2.7 | safe manning levels |
| 2.8 | career and skill development |
- Structure: the seafarers’ bill of rights, the fourth pillar beside SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW; five Titles, each regulation with a mandatory Standard and a guideline: minimum requirements, employment, accommodation and food, health and welfare, compliance.
- 2.1 SEA: a written agreement signed by seafarer and shipowner, examined before signing, a copy on board; Standard A2.1 lists the contents.
- 2.2 wages, 2.3 hours: paid regularly and in full, at most monthly, with an account and allotments; work at most 14 h in 24 and 72 in 7 days, or rest at least 10 h in 24 and 77 in 7 days.
- 2.4 to 2.6: paid annual leave of about 2.5 days per month; repatriation at no cost with financial security against abandonment (A2.5.1, 2014 amendments); compensation for the ship’s loss.
- 2.7 and 2.8: safe manning; career and skill development.
- Enforcement: DMLC Parts I and II and the Maritime Labour Certificate (max 5 years, intermediate inspection), port State control, an on-board complaint procedure; India: MS Act 2025 s.57.
Full answer
The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class I section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class I exam.