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Record No.
Retention period of this record is five years
Name and flag of Ship
Type of Ship
Name of MLC Shipowner
Type & Date of Inspection
Place of Inspection
Name of Inspector(s)
MLC & DMLC Part I: Issuing authority,
and, number if any
DMLC Part II: Reviewing/Certifying,
and, number if any

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Questionnaire
Title 0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5

1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

General
Copy of the MLC, 2006 is on board.
Ship carries and maintains Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC) and post a copy of MLC in a conspicuous place
on board where it is available to the Seafarers.
Working language is
English others (
)
The ship carries copy of national law and regulations regarding repatriation.
The ship carries copy of document compensate for Seafarers injury, illness and death.
Minimum Age (Regulation1.1)
Seafarers under 16 years of age, or below the minimum age specified by the flag state*, (whichever is the higher)
are not on board the ship (* To be defined in DMLC Part I).
Seafarers under 18 years of age are on board.
Night works of seafarers under 18 years of age are ordinary prohibited.
Where the above 1.3 is No, master or shipowner have any justifiable reason, such as exception by the laws &
regulations of flag state.
National requirements for Seafarers under 18 years of age are complied, if any.

Req.

A1.1.2
A1.1.3
A1.1.3
A1.1.4
A2.3.12

A1.2.7a

a
b

Date of birth

Date of examination

1.9

2
2.1

Remark

A1.1.1

Valid period of medical certificate for the Seafarers under the age of 18 limited within 1 year.
In particularly, occupational safety and health protection of seafarers under age of 18 have been regarded in
accordance with national laws and regulations and, there is evidence of such implementation.
Medical Certification (Regulation 1.2)
All seafarers have a valid medical certificate that contains the following information
(*following questionnaires from a to g are only case where flag state would specify them).
Full Name

1.8

SE,
A.
3
E

A2.5.9
A4.2.1B

A1.1.4

1.7

NO

A5.1.1.2
R5.1.3.3
R5.1.3.4
A5.1.3.12

Seafarers under 18 years of age prohibited certain types of work* that may harm their health or safety (* To be
defined in the DMLC Part I).
Seafarers 18 years old or more has been employed as a ships cook.

1.6

YES

A3.2.8
A4.3.2b

A1.2.1
-

1 SE means Substantial Equivalence

2 A means Alternation
3 E means Exemption4 N/A means Not Applicable

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Name, address, contact information and/or official stamp of the duly qualified medical practitioner and/or of a
vision certificate, a person recognized by the national authority
Signature of the duly qualified medical practitioner or if a vision certificate, the person recognized by the national
authority
Position/occupation : (deck, ,engineer, others to be specified)

Confirmation that the seafarers concerned is fit to undertake the duties associated with their position/occupation

d
e

A1.2.1

2.3

Medical certificate is that sight, hearing (color vision if applicable) are satisfactory

2.4

Medical certificate states that the seafarers concerned:

A1.2.6a
A1.2.1
A1.2.6b
-

2.5

A1.2.7a,
A1.2.7b
A1.2.8a,
A1.2.8b
A1.2.9

2.6

For seafarers who work without a valid medical certificate (e.g., for urgent cases), the permission has been
obtained.
Medical certificate is provided in English (required for International voyages).

A1.2.8
A1.2.10

Qualifications of Seafarers (Regulation 1.3)

All seafarers on board are trained or certified or qualified as competent to perform the duties and work assigned
to them(training and certification in accordance with instruments adopted by the IMO are accepted; with other
competency requirements specified in the DMLC Part I).
All such certification and qualifications/training are still valid.

R.1.3.1
R.1.3.3

Any seafarers undertaking any tasks are trained or certified or qualified to do.

3
3.1

3.2

All seafarers completed training for personal safety on board ship.

3.3

Seafarers who have qualifications are listed in the Safe Manning Document are met the requirement.

Remark

Every medical certificate is valid (seafarers under 18 - 1 year; otherwise - 2 years; Color vision - 6 years*). If it is
expired, how long has it been expired for - with medical certificates expiring during course of a voyage
exemptions can be given by the flag state for not more than 3 months provided the Seafarers has a recently
expired medical certificate. (*those Seafarers requiring medical certificate will be specified in the DMLC Part I).

2.7

SE,
A. E

Medical certificate is dated prior to the seafarers beginning work on board

Medically fit is to perform the duties they are to carry out;

Seafarers are not suffering from any medical condition* that is likely to be aggravated by service at sea or to
render the seafarers unfit for such service or to endanger the health of other persons on board (*To be defined in
DMLC Part I).

NO

2.2

YES

R.1.3.2
R1.3.1
R2.7.1

Seafarers employment agreements

4
4.1

Signed original Seafarers' employment agreements SEAare provided to each seafarer concerned.

4.2

Seafarers, who are not employed by shipowner, they have evidence of contractual or similar arrangements.

A2.1.1a
A2.1.1c
A2.1.1a

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4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
a
b
c
d
e
f

Questionnaire

Req.

Clear information on the conditions of employment is available on board by seafarers.

Individual seafarers have a document containing a record of their employment on board the ship (such as a
discharge book).
Records of employment contain statements as to the quality of the seafarers work and / or payment of the
seafarers wages.
A copy of standard form of SEA is available on board.

A2.1.1d

The document referred to in 4.6 above is provided in English (for ships engaged on international voyages).
Seafarers have the opportunity to review and seek advice on the terms and conditions in their employment
agreements.
Seafarers have a complete employment agreements including following contents required.
Seafarers details: full name, date of birth or age, and birthplace.
The shipowner's name and address.
Start date of the employment agreements and the place when it was entered into.
The capacity in which the Seafarers is to be employed.
The amount of the Seafarers wages or, where applicable, the formula used to calculate the wages.
The amount of paid annual leaves or, where applicable, the formula used to calculate it.

A2.1.2a
R.2.1.2
A2.1.1b
A2.1.4
A2.1.4a
A2.1.4b
A2.1.4c
A2.1.4d
A2.1.4e
A2.1.4f
A2.1.4g
A2.1.5
A2.1.6
A2.1.4h
A2.1.4i
A2.5.2
A2.1.4j
A5.1.5.4

Termination conditions of the agreements and condition included regards minimum notice period (not to be less
than 7 days).

The health and social security protection benefits to be provided to the seafarers by the shipowner.

The Seafarer's entitlement to repatriation.

Reference to any relevant collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.

The copy of SEA for each seafarer is available on board.

4.10

YES

NO

SE,
A. E

Remark

A2.1.1e
A2.1.3
A2.1.2a

By interview

By interview

Use of any licensed or certified or regulated private recruitment and placement service (Regulation 1.4)

5
5.1

Private seafarer recruitment and placement service is used.

5.2

Location of private seafarer recruitment and placement service.

In case, the private seafarer recruitment and placement service is located in the flag state or other country ratified
the Convention, there is documented evidence that it is licensed, certified or regulated in accordance with the
national requirements.
In case, the private seafarer recruitment and placement service is based in countries not ratified the Convention
are used, there is documents showing that the shipowner has verified (as far as practicable) that they are operated
consistently with the MLC, 2006
No evidence
Certificate issued by third party
Own declaration (such as internal audit report)
Seafarers do not pay a fee or other charges for seafarer recruitment and placement service (other than costs
permitted by Standard A1.4, para. 5(b)).

5.3

R1.4.2
A1.4.2
A1.4.6
R1.4.3
A1.4.9
A1.4.5b

By interview

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6.1

6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7

National requirements for seafarers under 18 years of age are complied, if any.
Flag state has any exemptions against the requirements of the limits of hours of work and the hours of rest as
specified above 6.1 and 6.2 and are compiled (see the ship's DMLC Part I).
Musters, fire-fighting and lifeboat drills (and drills prescribed by the national law) conducted in such a manner so
as to minimize the disturbance of rest periods and not to induce fatigue.
Compensatory rest is provided for call-outs during the normal hours of rest.
Table of shipboard working arrangements setting out for national requirements for maximum hours of work or the
minimum hours of rest for every position posted in the place easy to access.

Seafarers are provided copies of the records of daily hours of work or rest in the standard format.

A2.3.12

The records of daily hours of work or rest are in working languages and in English.
The records of daily hours of work or rest are endorsed by master or a parson authorized by master and the
seafarers.
Manning levels for the ship (Regulation 2.7)
There are appropriate numbers of seafarers on board the ship to ensure safe and secure operation under all
operating conditions as in accordance with the minimum safe manning document or an equivalent issued by the
flag state.
Ship has sufficient seafarers on board to meet concerns about safety, security and seafarers fatigue considering the
particular nature and conditions of the ships voyages.
Accommodation (Regulation 3.1)
There are records of frequent inspections of the seafarers accommodations (in accordance with the DMLC Part
II, where applicable) by the master or designated officer.
On-board recreational facilities (Regulation 3.1)

A2.3.12

7
7.1
7.2

Remark

A2.3.8
R2.3.2
A2.3.2
A2.3.10b

A2.3.12

SE,
A. E

A2.3.7

Records of daily hours of work or rest in the standardized format are available for individual seafarers.

6.10

NO

A2.3.13

A2.3.10a

6.9

Hours of rest was divided into no more than two periods

And also, one of the periods is at least 6 hours in length, and was the interval between consecutive rests periods
not exceed 14 hours.

YES

A2.3.3
A2.3.4
A2.3.5
A2.3.6
A2.3.3
A2.3.4
A2.3.5
A2.3.6
B2.3.1

The table sets out the schedule of service at sea and port and these arrangements conform to the applicable
minimum hours of rest or maximum hours of work.
The table is in the working language of the ship and in English.

6.8

Hours of work or rest (Regulation 2.3)

Normal hours of work satisfies the following requirements: 8-hours day with one day of rest per week and rest on
public holidays and they are not more than 14 hours in any 24-hours period and 72 hours in any 7-day period or,
normal hours of rest satisfies the minimum requirement of not less than 10 hours in any 24-hours period and 77
hours in any 7-day period.

Req.

A2.3.11

A2.3.12

A2.7.1
A2.7.2
R2.7.1

A3.1.18

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There are records of frequent inspections of the seafarers recreational facilities (in accordance with the DMLC
Part II, where applicable) by the master or designated officer.
Food and catering (Regulation 3.2)
Adequate quantities of food and water supplies on board are taking due regard of the number of seafarers on
board, their religious requirements and cultural practices as they pertain to food, and the duration and nature of
the voyage (Quantity specified in DMLC Part I).
Quality of such food and water on board are suitable.
Food on board is appropriate nutritional value and variety.
Seafarers are free of charge for food.
Organization and equipment of the catering department is capable of providing seafarers on board with varied and
nutritious meals in hygienic conditions.
Documented inspections by or under the authority of the Master
Frequent documented inspections are carried out on board with respect to:
Supplies of food and drinking water.
All spaces and equipment used for the storage and handling of food and drinking water.
Galley and other equipment for the preparation and the service of meals.
Records of frequent documented inspections regularly confirmed and signed by the master.
Qualification of Catering staff

A3.1.18

10.7.1

Qualified ships cook is on board.

10.7.2

Seafarers under 18 years of age is not employed as a ship's cook.

Seafarers are employed in any capacity as catering staff properly trained or instructed for their positions and tasks
to be performed.

A3.2.5
A3.2.6
A3.2.8
A3.2.2c

Any seafarers employed as ship's cook are properly trained, qualified and found competent (in accordance with
the specific flag state requirements) in areas including food and personal hygiene as well as handling and storage
of food on board ship(ref. DMLC Part I).

A3.2.3
A3.2.4
A3.2.5
A3.2.6

10
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.6.1
a
b
c
10.6.2

10.7

10.7.3
10.7.4
11
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5

Health and safety and accident prevention (Regulation 4.3)

Living, working and training environment onboard ship are safe and hygienic.
There are training and instruction of seafarers regarding occupational safety and health (OSH) and accident
prevention.
Seafarers are informed about the OSH policy and program.
There are reasonable precautions being taken on the ship to prevent occupational accidents, injuries and diseases
including risks of exposure to harmful levels of ambient factors and chemicals as well as risk of injury or disease
that may result from the use of equipment and machinery on the ship.
There are procedures followed for inspecting, reporting and correcting unsafe conditions.

YES

NO

SE,
A. E

Remark

A3.2.2a
A3.2.2a
A3.2.2a
R. 3.2.2
A3.2.2b
A3.2.7
A3.2.7
A3.2.7
A3.2.7
A3.2.7

R4.3.1
A4.3.1a
B4.3.9.1
A4.3.1a
A4.3.1b
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11.6
11.7
11.8
11.9
11.10

Shipowner considers adequately special measures for occupational safety and health protection for seafarers of
the under 18 years of age.
Duties of the master or a person designated by the master, or both, for implementation and compliance of ship's
OSH policies and programs are specified.
There is ship safety committee (for ships with 5 or more seafarers) with seafarers appointed or elected as ships
safety representatives.
Duties of the on board safety committee are specified.
Concerning such committee;

It is holding on a regular basis.

The minutes are recorded.

The action program is fulfilled.

11.11

Issues are raised by the safety committee and safety inspections have been addressed in a timely manner.

11.12

Shipowner maintains confidentiality of seafarers personal data regarding OSH.

On board occupational accidents, injuries and diseases are adequately inspected and reported and used to address
measures (including risk assessment) to reduce such incidents (records to include issues such as the numbers,
nature, causes and effects of occupational accidents, injuries and diseases, indicating the department on board the
ship, the type of accidents and whether at sea or in port).
Information concerning particular hazards on board ships is brought to attention of all seafarers by posting official
notices and/or by providing training videos and/or brochures etc. containing relevant information.
Shipowner conducts risk evaluation in relation to the management of OSH and appropriate statistical information
from the ships and from general statistics provided by the competent authority.
On board medical care (Regulation 4.1)
Prompt access to the necessary medicine, medical equipment and facilities for diagnosis and treatment, and for
medical and occupational health protection information and expertise are provided with seafarers.
Seafarers are given the right to visit a qualified medical doctor or dentist without delay in ports of call, where
practicable.
Medical care and health protection services: Seafarers are received.
Free of charge to the seafarers on board ship or in a foreign port.
Not only limited to the treatment of sick or injured for seafarers but also include measures of a preventive
character (health promotion and education programs).
There is a standard medical report form for use by the master and relevant medical personnel (on board and
ashore) in use to help facilitate treatment of seafarers.
Contents of such forms are kept confidentially (ref DMLC Part I).

11.13

11.14
11.15
12
12.1
12.2
12.3
a
b
12.4
12.5

Req.

YES

NO

SE,
A. E

Remark

A4.3.2b
A4.3.2c
A4.3.2c
A4.3.2d
A4.3.2c
A4.3.2d
A4.3.2c
A4.3.2d
A4.3.2c
A4.3.2d
A4.3.2c
A4.3.2d
A4.3.2c
A4.3.2d
A4.3.2c
A4.3.2d
A4.3.6
A4.3.5
A4.3.7
A4.3.8
A4.1.1.a
A4.1.1.b
A4.1.1c
A4.1.1.d
A4.1.1.e
A4.1.2
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12.6
a
b
c

d
13
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
a

The following minimum requirements are provided for:

A medicine chest, medical equipment and medical guides, the specifics of which are prescribed by the competent
authority depending on the type of ship and the nature, destination and duration of voyages.
A doctor on board is in accordance with national laws and regulation.
In case a medical doctor is not required, at least 1 seafarer* is available on board in charge of medical care and
administering medicine as part of their regular duties, or is at least 1 seafarer who is competent to provides
medical first aid on board (*satisfactorily completed training in medical care / first aid according to STCW 1978
requirements is accepted).
Shore medical advice by radio/satellite communication is available free of charge to the ship 24 hours a day
through a prearranged system.
On board complaint procedures (Regulation 5.1.5)
There are on board complaint procedures.
On board complaint procedures are fair, effective, and expeditious for handling of seafarers complaints.
There are evidences on board that the on board complaint procedures are working effectively.
The procedures must address the following matters:
Seafarers have a right to complain directly to the master and to appropriate external authorities.

There are safeguards to protect seafarers from victimization for making complaints.

Seafarers have a right to be accompanied or represented during the procedures.

On board complaint procedures include contact information for the competent authority in the flag state and
persons who can provide confidential and impartial advice and assistance.
All seafarers are given a copy of the onboard complaints procedures for the ship (in the working language of the
ship and/or in English).
Payment of wages (Regulation 2.2)

d
13.5

14
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4

Seafarers receive their wages in full accordance with their employment agreements.
All seafarers are given a monthly account of the payments due and the amounts paid, including wages, any
additional payments, and any the rate of exchange used if applicable.
All seafarers are provided by the shipowner with a means to transmit all or part of their earnings to their families
or dependants or legal beneficiaries.
Any charge directed to the seafarers for such transmission of wages, including the currency exchange rates, is in
accordance with the flag state requirements specified in the DMLC Part I.

Req.

YES

NO

SE,
A. E

Remark

A4.1.4.a
A4.1.4b
A4.1.4c
A4.1.4d
R5.1.5.1
R5.1.5.1
A5.1.5.2
A5.1.5.2
R5.1.5.2
A5.1.5.3
A5.1.5.3
A5.1.5.4
A5.1.5.4
R.2.2.1
A2.2.1
A2.2.2
A2.2.3
A2.2.4
A2.2.5

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