Subject Area

Hours

Lecture

Practical

Resources

.5

.5

• What is Bridge Resource Management?
• The Bridge Team
• Need for BRM
• Safety, Efficiency and Regulatory considerations
• Illustration with case study

3

• Error Chain Analysis and Breaking
  • Human error in accidents
  • Causes of error
  • Stress management
  • Indication of development of error chain
  • Error indication
  • Error chain analysis
• Situation awareness
  • Positional awareness
  • Individual
  • Team
  • Complacency
• Case studies

6.0

• Organizational Culture
• Team work
• Exchange of Information
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Simulated Exercises

1.0

3.0

2.0

3.0

• Interpersonal
• Barriers to Communication

1.0

• Emergency Procedure Development
• Simulated Exercises

1.0

3.0

• Establish ship’s route
• Monitor Progress
• Contingency Plan
• Company Policies and Procedures and check list
• Decision Making
• Simulated Exercises

2.0

4.0

Total

16.5

13.5

Learning Objectives

Hours

Lecture

Practical

1.1 Resources

1.1.1 View and operate bridge resources & facilities

.5

.5

2.1 What is Bridge Resource Management?

2.1.1 Define Bridge Resource Management

2.1.2 List and explain the elements of BRM

3.0

2.2 The Bridge Team

2.2.1 Identify the persons who comprise the bridge team

2.2.2 Identify the persons who are stakeholders in the safe and efficient operation of the ship

2.3 Need for BRM

2.3.1 Interpret marine accident statistics

2.3.2 List methods which can prevent accidents

2.3.3 Identify the human elements in marine accidents which have been cited as contributing factors

2.4 Safety, Efficiency and Regulatory Considerations

2.4.1 List the ways in which BRM can address safety concerns

2.4.2 List the ways in which BRM can address efficiency concerns

2.4.3 Discuss the ways in which regulations may affect the implementation of BRM

2.5 Illustration with Case Study

Learning Objectives 

Hours

Lecture

Practical

3.1 Error Chain Analysis and Breaking

3.1.1 Define error chain

3.1.2 Analysis and series of events that created the error chain

3.1.3 Describe means and methods of breaking the error chain

6.0

3.2 Human Error in Accidents

3.2.1 Define human error

3.2.2 Describe the relationship between human error and accident causation

3.3 Causes of Error

3.3.1 List and describe some possible causes of error

3.4 Stress Management

3.4.1 Discuss the effect of stress and fatigue on individual performance

3.4.2 State some cases of stress

3.4.3 Describe possible means of reducing individual stress

3.5 Indications of Development of Error Chain

3.5.1 List and describe some indications of error chain development

3.6 Situational Awareness

3.6.1 Discuss the need to maintain positional awareness by all members of the bridge team

3.6.2 State low individual situational awareness in achieved

3.6.3 State how team situational awareness is achieved

3.6.4 Discuss how complacency may degrade the level of situational awareness

3.7 Case Studies

3.7.1 Illustrate with case studies

4.1 Organization Culture

4.1.1 Discuss the organization in terms of culture

4.1.2 Compare traditional organizational culture with modern organizational culture

1.0

3.0

4.2 Teamwork

4.2.1 Discuss the various kinds of teamwork

4.2.2 Discuss the benefits of using the team approach

4.2.3 Describe the assignment of task, roles, workload and crew involvement relating to teamwork

4.3 Exchange of Information

4.3.1 List and discuss the recommended and mandatory exchange of information between the Watch Officers

4.3.2 List and discuss the recommended and mandatory exchange of information between the Watch Officers and the Master

4.3.3 List and discuss the recommended and mandatory exchange of information between the Master and the Pilot

4.3.4 List and discuss the recommended and mandatory exchange of information between the Watch Officer and the Pilot

4.4 Standard Operating procedures

4.4.1 Analyze the interrelationship of standard operating procedures, standing orders, company policy, codes and regulations.

Learning Objectives 

Hours

Lecture

Practical

5.1 Management Styles

5.1.1 Describe the characteristics of the various management styles

2.0

3.0

5.2 Synergy

5.2.1 Discuss synergy in the content of effective team work

5.3 Team Approach

5.3.1 Discuss how the team approach is used on the bridge

5.3.2 Discuss the benefit of using the team approach

5.3.3 Demonstrate the team approach

5.4 Resource Allocation

5.4.1 Discuss ways in which delegation of task and responsibilities can be accomplished

5.4.2 Discuss how task/skill matching can be accomplished

5.4.3 Duties should be clearly and unambiguously assigned to specific individuals, who should confirm that they understand their responsibilities

5.5 Development of Procedures

5.5.1 Describe the need to take into account the various guides and procedures available

5.5.2 Develop bridge procedures that are specifically related to the operation

5.6 Simulated Exercises

5.6.1 Demonstrate in simulated exercises

6.1 Interpersonal

6.1.1 Discuss closed loop communications and its role in effective communications

Learning Objectives

Hours

Lecture

Practical

6.1.2 Define briefing and debriefing and describe how they help to create effective communication

6.1.3 Demonstrate how advocacy and inquiry contribute to good interpersonal communication

6.2 Barriers to Communications

6.2.1 List possible barriers to communications

6.2.2 Describe effective means of removal of barriers to communications

7.1 Emergency Procedure Development

7.1.1 List possible emergency situations

7.1.2 Discus the need for procedures to deal with emergencies

7.1.3 List the steps which must be followed by the bridge team in each emergency

7.1.4 Demonstrate with simulated exercises

1.0

3.0

8.1 Establish Ship’s Route

8.1.1 Identify the factors that must be considered when establishing the ship’s route

2.0

4.0

8.2 Monitor Progress

8.2.1 State the monitoring procedure and technique

8.2.2 Identify the role of the monitoring team person in relation to the other team members and the plan

8.3 Contingency Plans

8.3.1 Develop a contingency plan as an integral part of the overall plan

Learning Objectives -

Hours

Lecture

Practical

8.4 Comparing Policies and Procedures and Check List

8.4.1 Discuss the development of company policies and procedure and check list

8.5 Decision Making

8.5.1 Apply decision making in the overall context of voyage planning and execution

8.6 Demonstrate with Simulated Exercises

Total

16.5

13.5

30 Hours