Engine Room Resource Management

AIMS:

Engine Room Resource Management (ERRM) was developed for marine engineers, electro-technical officers, technical superintendents, and shipboard personnel. It focuses on the efficient operation and supervision of propulsion and auxiliary systems in a team-based environment.

Emphasis is placed on resource management, leadership, and teamwork, essential for safe and effective engine room operations. The course aligns with IMO Model Course 2.07 and complies with SIRE 2.0 Part 1 – Section 3.3.4.

OBJECTIVES:

An Engine Room Team and Resource Management course is designed to provide maritime professionals, especially those working in the engine department of a ship, with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage personnel, machinery, and resources in the engine room. The goal is to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and teamwork within the engine room. Below is a general outline of the potential content covered in such a course

COURSE CONTENT:

1. Introduction to engine room team and resource management
2. Knowledge, understanding & proficiency
3. Communication and leadership
4. Effective communication
5. Assertiveness and leadership: leadership and management
6. Crew resource management (CRM)
7. Human factors and human error
8. Emergency preparedness and response
9.  resource allocation and management
10.  risk assessment and mitigation
11. Task management and delegation
12. Crisis management and decision-making
13. Teamwork and conflict resolution
14. Achieving and maintaining situational awareness
15. Regulatory compliance and reporting
16. Analysis of the team's experience
17. Case studies
18. Continuous improvement and learning