BTM
Despite having modern equipment on the bridge, accidents still occur. Poor Bridge Teamwork has often been cited
as the main reason for these mishaps.
Despite having modern equipment on the bridge, accidents still occur. Poor Bridge Teamwork has often been cited
as the main reason for these mishaps. This has compelled the maritime industry to have a second look at the
navigation practices being followed at sea. New ideas on effective Bridge Team Management are being explored.
IMTC has designed a course which is tailored to address these deficiencies. A state of art full mission Norcontrol
Polaris Ship Manoeuvring Simulator is used to bring various aspects of good bridge teamwork. The simulator
exercises are designed to enhance teamwork and other aspects of resource management like challenge, response,
authority, assertiveness, leadership and decision making including proper use of all available bridge equipments, etc.
Oil majors and port state control inspectors have realized the value of such courses and now insist that all officers
undergo training in Bridge Team Management.
It has become an industry requirement for an officer to undergo a 3 Days Bridge Team Management course.
Course Objective:
Use a Ship Manoeuvring Simulator to enhance Bridge Team Management skills of watchkeepers, so that :
there is effective implementation of Bridge Procedures during navigational watchkeeping.
the bridge team gets a better understanding of Bridge Resource Management principles as stated in STCW section BVIII/2.
the bridge team can respond efficiently to changing circumstances and contingencies.
proper use of all Bridge equipment under different situations.
Duration: 3 days
Suggested Target Group:
All Navigating Officers
Course Contents:
The course includes the topics given in the guidance regarding watchkeeping arrangements and principles as stated
in STCW B-VIII/2 and further emphasizes on :
Trends in passage planning
Conducting a Bridge Team Meeting
The necessity of maintaining a countercheck on all decisions made by a Master, Pilot or OOW
Effective performance of the Bridge Team especially in difficult situations and in emergencies
Shallow water effects
Case studies
