Bridge Team Management (BTM)

Aims:

• The Bridge Team Management (BTM) course is designed to ensure that participants acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage a bridge team in line with international standards. The course emphasizes safe navigation, effective communication,teamwork, and adherence to the principles set forth in the STCW Code and IMO Model Course 1.22.
• This course satisfies regulation I/12 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended 2010, and Section A-VIII/2, Section B-VIII/2 and Section A-II/2-6, of the STCW Code and requirements as per IMO Model Course 1.22

Objectives:

• Introduction to BTM: Understand the fundamentals of effective bridge team management.

• Bridge Resource Management: Learn to optimize the use of personnel, equipment, and information.

• Situational Awareness: Maintain awareness of surroundings and vessel positioning.

• Watchkeeping: Implement proper practices for safe navigation.

• Navigation & Collision Avoidance: Plan and execute navigation to prevent collisions.

• Emergency Procedures: Respond effectively to emergencies on board.

• Communication & Teamwork: Enhance clear and effective collaboration among the bridge team.

• Human Element: Address human factors like fatigue and stress that impact operations.