MLC 2006 Title 1( Minimum requirement for seafarer working on a ship)
Title 1 of MLC 2006 deals with minimum requirements for seafarers working on a ship Regulation 1.1 Under this minimum age for a seafarer is defined as 16 years to work on board a ship. Also night work of seafarers under age of 18 years is prohibited. Regulation 1.2 This regulation deals with medical fitness of a seafarer. Seafarer shall not work on a ship unless they are certified as medically fit to perform their duties. The standard of medical examination is without any prejudice to STCW 1978 as amended. A medical certificate issued in accordance with the requirement of STCW shall be accepted by competent authority. Certificate should be issued by duly qualified medical practitioner. Regulation 1.3 This regulation deals with Training and qualification of seafarer. Seafarer shall not work on a ship unless they are trained or certified as competent or otherwise qualified to perform their duties. Training and certification should be in accordance with instruments adopted b...