Regulatory basis
- STCW 2010 — leadership & teamwork (A-III/1, A-III/2)
Deck & Engine Officer
Engine Room Resource Management (ERM)
ERM applies human-element principles to the engine room — addressing communication, decision-making, and teamwork during normal watchkeeping and engine-room emergencies.
Target audience
- Engine officers at operational and management levels
Prerequisites
- Watchkeeping engineer certification
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
Apply ERM principles during normal and emergency operations
Improve communication between engine and bridge teams
Identify and break error chains in the engine room
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Human factors in the engine room
- Workload
- Automation challenges
02
Communication & decision-making
- Standing orders
- Handover
03
Engine-room emergencies
- Blackout response
- Fire
- Flooding
Assessment
Simulator and case-study based assessment.
Certification
Course completion certificate aligned with STCW leadership 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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