Bridge Resource Management (BRM) – 3 Days
PURPOSE The purpose of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents at sea. We focus on casualty prevention and human error, but also on increasing operational uptime and daily efficiency.
In a simulator, we train the officers in handling dynamically escalating situations emphasising the need to apply the learning in real life situations. The participants are provided with tools to improve teamwork, leadership, communication, decision-making and resource management.
CONTENT
Human factor theory and human limitations
Situational awareness, complacency and human error
Resource management and decision making
Leadership and team work
Assertiveness
Effective communication
Cultural awareness
Planning and prioritisation
Stress coping, rest and fatigue
The course is conducted with 2 days theoretical presentations and 1 day supervised training in a Full Mission Bridge Simulator to backup / illustrate theory and make it easily transferable to daily operations.
OBJECTIVES
On completion of this course the participants will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of resource management, leadership and teamwork to fulfil the requirements of STCW 2010, Sections A-II/1 and A-II/2.
Knowledge of shipboard personnel management, including human error, cross cultural
awareness, situational awareness, complacency and teamwork.
Ability to apply task and workload management.
Knowledge of and ability to apply effective resource management.
Knowledge of and ability to apply decision making techniques.
Knowledge of international maritime conventions, recommendations and national legislations.
The course is verified by the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA).
ASSESSMENT
There is no assessment on this course.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The course is aimed at, but not limited to, deck officers on non-DP units.
DURATION 3 Days
PARTICIPANTS Minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 participants, divided into 2 teams.
LANGUAGE Course material is in English.
Course can be conducted in English or Danish.