International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

International Labour Organization (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

To establish minimum standards for the training, certification, and watchkeeping of seafarers

To promote safety and prevent pollution in the marine environment

To regulate the working conditions and rights of seafarers

To facilitate the movement of seafarers between countries

Minimum standards for seafarers' wages, hours of work, and social security

Requirements for seafarers' training and certification

Regulations on seafarers' health and safety

All of the above

To develop and adopt international regulations on maritime safety and pollution prevention

To promote cooperation among governments on maritime issues

To provide technical assistance to developing countries in the maritime sector

All of the above

A maritime employment contract is between an individual seafarer and a shipowner, while a collective bargaining agreement is between a union and a shipowner or group of shipowners

A maritime employment contract is for a fixed period of time, while a collective bargaining agreement is for an indefinite period of time

A maritime employment contract can be terminated by either party at any time, while a collective bargaining agreement can only be terminated by mutual consent

All of the above

The right to a safe and healthy workplace, the right to fair wages and working conditions, and the right to social security

The responsibility to obey the lawful commands of the master of the ship, to perform their duties diligently, and to maintain good order and discipline on board the ship

Both of the above

None of the above

To ensure that a ship complies with the safety and environmental regulations of its flag state

To verify that a ship's crew is properly trained and certified

To check that a ship's cargo is properly loaded and secured

All of the above

A port state control inspection is carried out by the authorities of the port state in which a ship is calling, while a flag state inspection is carried out by the authorities of the ship's flag state

A port state control inspection is more comprehensive than a flag state inspection

A port state control inspection can result in a ship being detained if it is found to be in violation of safety or environmental regulations

All of the above

To represent the interests of seafarers worldwide

To promote social justice and decent working conditions for seafarers

To negotiate collective bargaining agreements with shipowners

All of the above

To provide financial assistance to seafarers who have been injured or become ill while working on board a ship

To provide financial assistance to the families of seafarers who have died while working on board a ship

To provide financial assistance to seafarers who have lost their jobs due to shipwreck or other maritime accidents

All of the above

To set international standards for maritime labor

To promote social justice and decent working conditions for seafarers

To provide technical assistance to developing countries in the maritime sector

All of the above

To ensure that seafarers are adequately trained and certified to perform their duties safely and effectively

To promote safety and prevent accidents at sea

To facilitate the movement of seafarers between countries

All of the above

A maritime employment contract is between an individual seafarer and a shipowner, while a collective bargaining agreement is between a union and a shipowner or group of shipowners

A maritime employment contract is for a fixed period of time, while a collective bargaining agreement is for an indefinite period of time

A maritime employment contract can be terminated by either party at any time, while a collective bargaining agreement can only be terminated by mutual consent

All of the above

The right to a safe and healthy workplace, the right to fair wages and working conditions, and the right to social security

The responsibility to obey the lawful commands of the master of the ship, to perform their duties diligently, and to maintain good order and discipline on board the ship

Both of the above

None of the above

To ensure that a ship complies with the safety and environmental regulations of its flag state

To verify that a ship's crew is properly trained and certified

To check that a ship's cargo is properly loaded and secured

All of the above