The course covers lectures and discussions aided by interactive computer-based training modules that examine human interaction and management situations covering the principles of bridge resource management. It includes theoretical lectures on basic ship handling techniques reinforced by a series of practical application exercises under various environmental conditions and various conditions of traffic performed on the full-mission bridge and mini-bridge simulators.

This training meets the requirements prescribed in Tables A-II/1, A-II/2, and A-II/3, and Sections A-VIII/2 & B-VIII/2 of the STCW Code 2010 Manila Amendments and the U.S. Coast Guard 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 157.415 taking into account the guidelines set forth in the IMO Model Course 1.22.

After the training, the participants shall be able to:

understand efficient bridge resource management and bridge teamwork during watch keeping and ship handling, in normal and emergency situations;
understand good interactive communication style and the benefits of building a common shared mental model of the planned passage;
understand the effects on the behavior of the ship of wind, current, shallow water, banks and narrow channels, and condition of loading;
demonstrate knowledge of planning a passage or maneuver and the need for an alternative plan; and
demonstrate, by simulation, the proper use of engines and helm for ship maneuvering.