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.
Target audience
- Masters, deck officers, and pilots
Prerequisites
- OOW certification or equivalent bridge experience
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
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.
References & further reading
Authoritative sources
This course aligns with international maritime conventions and IMO Model Courses. Use these references for detailed regulatory text.
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