Course Options
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Overview
This 3-day course is designed to meet the bridge resource management requirements detailed in Table A-II/I of the 2010 Manila amendments to the STCW Convention and Code.
Minimum entry requirements
You should be working as a member of the Deck Department, particularly sailing as an OOW.
Additional selection requirements
- You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area
What you study
You will study
- Situational awareness - How to increase safety margins and reduce accidents by maintaining situational awareness.
- Communication - How to communicate clearly and empower all members of the bridge team. Thus enhancing their contribution to the planning and execution of the passage plan.
- Culture - How to remove cultural barriers to the benefit of the bridge team. Therefore improving their synergy and effectiveness.
- Leadership and Team Work - Identify leadership styles and which situations they may be most appropriate.
- Workload - How to reduce stress in the bridge team, through workload sharing.
Full mission simulations to amplify the classroom-based theories.
After the course
This is a non-STCW course which covers certain specific elements of watchkeeping practices. Completion of this course in conjunction with an Officer of the Watch CoC will enhance your opportunities and abilities to maintain a safe bridge watch.
Continuing Study
The course is normally used as CPD and is usually to specific company requirements.
How the course is taught
The course is taught in a classroom and in a full mission ship simulator.
Materials
You should bring - a parallel ruler, 2B pencil, eraser, dividers and compasses.