The course covers and meets the mandatory minimum standard of competence for seafarers for the competence:  Maintain a safe navigational watch, in particular bridge resource management in column 2 as specified in function of navigation at the operational level in table A-II/I of the STCW Code. This course is theoretical and practical including simulator exercises, taking into account table A-II/1 and the relevant parts of section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code.

The trainees who successfully complete the course will be able to demonstrate their competence to maintain a safe navigational watch at the operational level, in particular their knowledge of bridge resource management principles, including:

• allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources:
• effective communication;
• assertiveness and leadership;
• obtaining and maintaining situational awareness;
• consideration of team experience

Entry standards

For entry to the course the candidate should present:

• Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Proficiency or educational diploma;
• Passport or Seaman’s Book or Seafarer’s Identity Document;
• Seafarer’s Medical Certificate

Course duration:  5 days