C5.2. Flag State responsibilities
C5.2.1.a. What is a flag State?
C5.2.1.b. Can a flag State delegate its responsibilities?
C5.2.1.c. Is there a model for a flag State inspection and certification system?
C5.2.2.a. What is a recognized organization (RO)?
C5.2.2.b. How is a recognized organization (RO) for a flag State authorized?
C5.2.2.c. What tasks can a recognized organization (RO) carry out?
C5.2.3.a. Must all ships be inspected?
C5.2.3.b. What is the list of 16 areas to be certified?
C5.2.3.c. Do the requirements in the MLC, 2006 that are not in the list of 16 areas in Appendix A5-I have to be inspected?
C5.2.3.d. Must all ships be certified under Regulation 5.1.3?
C5.2.3.e. How detailed should Part I of the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) be?
C5.2.3.f. What should be contained in Part II of the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC)?
C5.2.3.g. Can a recognized organization (RO) be authorized to issue a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC)?
C5.2.3.h. Must the original Maritime Labour Certificate and the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) be carried on board a ship?
C5.2.3.i. Can a Maritime Labour Certificate and a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance be issued in electronic form?
C5.2.3.j. What is the period of validity of a Maritime Labour Certificate?
C5.2.3.k. When can an Interim Maritime Labour Certificate be issued?
C5.2.3.l. Must an interim Maritime Labour Certificate have a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance attached to it?
C5.2.3.m. Can an Interim Maritime Labour Certificate be renewed?
C5.2.3.n. When would a Maritime Labour Certificate cease to be valid?
C5.2.3.o. Can a Maritime Labour Certificate be withdrawn?
C5.2.3.p. Does a change of the RO affect the validity of already issued certificates?
C5.2.3.q. Can a country that has not ratified the MLC, 2006 issue a Maritime Labour Certificate?
C5.2.3.r. If a Maritime Labour Certificate expires during a voyage, can it be extended for a Iimited period?
C5.2.4.a. Are there any model guidelines for flag State inspectors?
C5.2.4.b. Can a flag State inspector prevent a ship from sailing?
C5.2.5.a. What is an on-board complaints procedure?
C5.2.5.b. Who is responsible for developing the on-board complaint procedures?
C5.2.5.c. Are there any models for on-board complaint procedures?
C5.2.5.d. Where would seafarers get a copy of a ship’s on-board complaints procedure?
C5.2.5.e. Must seafarers always use the ship’s on-board complaints procedure?
C5.2.5.f. Can seafarers complain directly to the flag State competent authority or an inspector instead of using the on-board complaint procedure?
C5.2.5.g. How can seafarers find the address of the competent authority to which complaints may be made in the flag State or State of their residence?
C5.2.6. In the case of a marine casualty, must an official inquiry be held?