Bridge Team and Bridge Resource Management (BTRM)

AIMS:

The Bridge Team and Bridge Resource Management (BTRM) course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for effective management of bridge operations, with a strong emphasis on safe navigation, teamwork, communication, and decision-making. The course integrates principles from Bridge Team Management (BTM) and Bridge Resource Management (BRM) to ensure compliance with international standards, including the STCW Convention and IMO Model Course 1.22.

This course meets the requirements of:

• Regulation I/12 of the STCW Convention (1978, as amended)
• Section A-VIII/2, B-VIII/2, and A-II/2-6 of the STCW Code
• IMO Model Course 1.22

Objectives:

1. Introduction to BTRM:
• Understand the foundational concepts of effective bridge team and resource management.
2. Bridge Resource Optimization:
• Learn to utilize personnel, equipment, and information efficiently for safe and effective navigation.
3. Situational Awareness:
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness regarding vessel position, traffic, weather, and navigational hazards.
4. Watchkeeping Practices:
• Apply proper procedures for maintaining a safe navigational watch in accordance with international regulations.
5. Navigation and Collision Avoidance:
• Plan, monitor, and execute passage plans to ensure safe navigation and collision avoidance.
6. Emergency Procedures:
• Respond promptly and effectively to various emergency scenarios, including man-overboard, fire, grounding, or equipment failure.
7. Effective Communication:
• Foster clear, concise, and assertive communication among bridge team members to enhance coordination and response.
8. Teamwork and Leadership:
• Promote effective teamwork, leadership, and assertiveness within the bridge team, especially during high-pressure situations.
9. Understanding Human Factors:
• Address the influence of human factors such as stress, fatigue, workload, and cognitive limitations on bridge performance.
10. Standard Maneuvers:
• Understand and apply standard ship-handling maneuvers in varying environmental and traffic conditions.
11. Problem Solving and Decision Making:
• Enhance critical thinking skills to assess situations and make timely, well-informed decisions.
12. Resource Management and Team Coordination:
• Plan and allocate bridge resources effectively, ensuring optimum coordination during routine and emergency operations.
13. Team Experience Review:
• Evaluate and reflect on team and individual performance to continuously improve future bridge operations and safety outcomes.