An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Bridge Resource Management
Effective Bridge Team Management
Overrides Culture Gap and Mitigate Operational Risks
Course Overview
The GLOMACS Bridge Resource Management (BRM) interactive and interesting training course is prepared to provide the delegates with the best Management techniques that leads to a successful decision making based upon conditions related to workload and potential threat to any ship. The training course attendees will gain the best practices in working in different environments and improve their performance to enhance navigation safety.
The training course will ensure proper understanding on the prevention of individual errors and define the bridge team members’ tasks & responsibilities. This training course will demonstrate the behaviors necessary to achieve effective teamwork, minimize accidents caused by human error and help the participants to reach the best decision-making techniques.
This training course is designed to meet the Bridge Resource Management (BRM) requirements detailed in Table A-III/II/I of the 2010 Manila amendments to the STCW Convention and Code.
This Bridge Resource Management (BRM) training course will contain the following technical areas:
- Introduction to International Regulations, Guidelines and Standards Requirements
- Elements of Successful BRM
- Human Factors that Effect Situational
- Awareness
- BRM Procedural and Technical Challenges
- BRM Leadership, Commitments, Communication, and Managing Risks
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to International Regulations, Guidelines and Standards Requirements
- Introduction to ISM Code
- ISM documentation & Checklists
- Introduction to STCW
- Master Standard Orders
- Standard watchkeeping duties for Duty Officers
- Introduction to COLREG
- Introduction to MLC 2006 convention
- MLC Requirements related to:
- Managing Stress
- Managing Fatigue
- Rest Periods
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Internal SOPs
- Company Policy and Procedures
- Operation and Maintenance of Bridge Equipment
- Master/ Pilot Information Exchange
- Pilot's Responsibilities
DAY 2: Elements of Successful BRM
- What is Bridge Resource Management?
- Original Intent of BRM
- Management Definition
- Planning the Work
- IMO Framework (Appraisal, Planning, Execution & Monitoring)
- Benefits of Bridge Resource Management
- Safe navigation and BRM
- Passage Planning
- Practicing BRM: Communication
- Practicing BRM: Teamwork
- Practicing BRM: Situational awareness
- Practicing BRM: Decision-making
- Behaviors that can cause BRM to fail
- Observation; Orientation; Decision & Action (OODA) LOOP
- Displaced Knowledge and Skill
DAY 3: Human Factors that Effect Situational Awareness
- Overreliance
- Distraction
- Fatigue
- Physical
- Mental
- Emotional
- Complacency
- Transition
- Stress
- Workloads
- Personnel assignment
- Human limitations
- Personal abilities
- Time and Resource constraints
- Error and Safety Culture: Attitude is crucial
DAY 4: BRM Procedural and Technical Challenges
- Bridge Organisation
- Manning the bridge
- Understanding of roles & responsibilities
- Function-oriented bridge organisation
- Bridge team expertise
- Risk management and manning levels
- Bridge Processes and procedures
- Checklists
- Bridge Manual
- Aspects of ship handling
- Influencing forces on bridge operations
- Voyage Planning
- Master/Pilot Exchange
- Record Keeping & Logbooks
- Watchkeeping
- Risk factors for human-automation performance
DAY 5: BRM Leadership, Commitments, Communication and Managing Risks
- Decision making techniques
- Resource Management Principles
- Team Spirit
- Situational Awareness
- Improving Communication Performance
- Culture Awareness
- Motivation: What About Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivational Factors
- Assertiveness and Leadership
- Leadership Styles and Teamwork
- Team Experience
- Task and Workload Management
- Incidents and Accidents in Shipping
- Human Errors Considerations
- Mitigating Risks by BTM
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
Providers and Associations
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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