Maritime Safety and Welfare Quiz
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Maritime Safety and Welfare Quiz

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Which of the following conventions primarily focuses on ship safety but also addresses the welfare of seafarers?

  • International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (correct)
  • Maritime Labour Convention
  • Merchant Shipping Regulations
  • ILO Convention No. 147

    • What provision does the Seafarers’ Welfare Act prioritize for U.S. seafarers?

  • Regulations for accommodations and meals (correct)
  • Minimum age requirements for seafarers
  • Training protocols for safety drills
  • Ship navigation equipment standards

    • Which act allows American seamen to seek compensation for injuries due to unsafe working conditions?

  • Occupational Safety and Health Act
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • Jones Act (correct)
  • National Labor Relations Act

    • What is the minimum amount of rest that watchkeeping personnel must receive in any 24-hour period according to the STCW Code?

    <p>10 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can the basic rest-period rule of section A/VIII/l be overridden?

    <p>In case of an emergency or drill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Regulations 2014 aim to implement?

    <p>ILO MLC requirements into UK law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key requirement mandated by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 for maritime workers?

    <p>Ensuring safe working conditions and proper equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How may the required 10 hours of rest be distributed according to the STCW regulations?

    <p>In two periods, one of which must be at least 6 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of flag States in relation to watchkeeping personnel according to the STCW?

    <p>To establish and enforce rest periods for watchkeeping personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum reduction of the required rest that may be allowed for up to two consecutive days?

    <p>To a single period of 6 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

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