BRIDGE TEAM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Scope (Target audience) : The course is designed as per the IMO Model Course 1.22. Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork and satisfies the STCW minimum standard for competence in Navigation at Operational Level (STCW A-II/I) and at Management Level (STCW A-II/2). The Exercises are run on a Navigational Bridge Simulator and covers all aspects of Ship-handling, passage planning, collision avoidance regulations, bridge teamwork and management and control of navigational errors.

Objectives :

             •      Familiarization with the use of engines and helm for ship manoeuvring;

             •      An understanding of the effects on the behaviour of the ship of wind, current, shallow water, banks and narrow channels and condition of loading ;

•       A greater understanding and awareness of efficient bridge procedures and bridge teamwork during watch keeping and ship handling, in normal and in emergency situations;

•       A greater awareness and understanding of a good interactive communication style and benefit of building up a common shared mental model of the planned passage.

 Course Contents :

•       Introduction

•       Bridge Organization & Effective ship handling

•       Role of Human Factors

•       Effective Teamwork

•       Effective Communication

•       Situational Awareness Management

•       Stress & Fatigue Management

•       Time & Workload Management

•       Managing Across Cultures

•       Leadership and Decision Making

 Duration: 5 Days