Regulatory basis
- STCW 2010 — leadership & teamwork (A-II/1, A-II/2)
- IMO Model Course 1.22 (Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork)
Deck & Engine Officer
Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
BRM develops the non-technical skills the bridge team needs to plan voyages, share situational awareness, and make sound decisions under pressure — drawing on lessons from major maritime incidents.
Your seafaring path — Deck Officer
This programme is part of a structured route to a Certificate of Competency (CoC) at sea. Studies can be completed at our Africa campus and/or our Asia campus.
Africa campus
All courses approved & accredited by the national flag administration
Asia campus
All courses approved by the regional maritime authority
- 1. Academic studies
B.Sc. Nautical Science — navigation, COLREGs, cargo, stability, maritime law.
- 2. Mandatory sea service
We arrange the required onboard cadetship/training berth so you can complete the sea-time IMO/STCW demands.
- 3. Verified Officer / Engineer
Sit OOW oral exams and obtain Class IV Deck Officer CoC. Progress to Chief Officer & Master.
⚓ We provide the mandatory sea service for our enrolled vocational students.
Cadetship berths, training records, and assessor sign-off are arranged through our shipping partners — so you actually finish the path and become a verified Marine Officer or Marine Engineer at sea, not just a graduate on paper.
Target audience
- Masters, deck officers, and pilots
Prerequisites
- OOW certification or equivalent bridge experience
Apply effective bridge team management principles
Use closed-loop communications and challenge-and-response
Maintain shared situational awareness
Manage workload, fatigue, and human error during critical phases
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Human factors
- Error chains
- Fatigue & stress
- Cultural factors
02
Team dynamics
- Leadership styles
- Authority gradient
- Briefings & debriefings
03
Voyage planning & execution
- Passage planning
- Pilotage
- Confined waters
04
Simulator exercises
- Critical situations
- Emergency response
- After-action review
Assessment
Simulator-based assessment with peer and instructor debriefing.
Certification
Course completion certificate aligned with STCW leadership and teamwork requirements.
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Alternatively, send us a direct email at captmohab@googlemail.com
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