Bridge Resource Management and Ship Handling

Passing the training program, trainee will gain:

• experience in handling ships under various conditions and will make a more effective contribution to the bridge team during ship maneuvering in normal and emergency situations.
• familiarization with the use of engines and helm for ship maneuvering;
• an understanding of the effects on the behavior of the ship of wind, current, shallow water, banks and narrow channels and condition of loading;
• a greater awareness of the importance of planning a passage or maneuver and the need for an alternative plan;
• a greater understanding and awareness of efficient bridge procedures and bridge teamwork during watchkeeping and ship handling, in normal and in emergency situations;
• a greater awareness and understanding of a good interactive communication style and benefit of building up a common shared mental model of the planned passage

 Entry Standards for admission to training course are:

• Certificate of Competency, Education Certificate or Certificate of Proficiency;
• Seamen’s book or Civil passport or ID;
• Medical Certificate or medical certificate form 100 (for coastal water area seafarers’);
• Trainees wishing to enter this course should have a minimum of six months experience and should also have completed a course of training which meets or exceeds the standard set out in IMO Assembly resolution A.483 (XII), training in radar observation and plotting (see IMO Model Course 1.07).