The bridge resource management course is intended for experienced nautical officers and other persons with responsible duties in navigation work, e.g. pilots.
BRM training - Bridge Resource Management course
Duration of the course
The duration of the Bridge Resource Management (BRM) training course is 2-4 days.
Prerequisites
Those wishing to enter this course should have experience in performing the tasks of an OOW and should be able to practice all usual tasks concerning standard navigational procedures and equipment. They should know about the functions and limitations of all navigational equipment on the bridge.
Objectives
A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to recognize and manage different kinds of faults in the navigational equipment on the bridge. The course will affect the trainee’s attitude and lover his/her over-reliance on the navigational equipment. The trainee will also be prepared for man-over-board situations and confident with the emergency checklists used onboard. The trainee will recognize the importance of a good challenge and response environment on the bridge.
