Bridge Resource and Team Management – Rightship

Poor Bridge teamwork and improper management of Resources has often been cited as one of the main reasons for these mishaps. This has compelled the maritime industry to have a closer look at the navigation practices being followed at sea. New processes and procedures are being implemented by Ship Operators to make Bridge Team and Resource Management more effective.

A state of-the-art Kongsberg ‘K-SIM Polaris’ Full-Mission Ship’s Bridge Simulator is used to bring various aspects of good Bridge teamwork and management of Resource to the forefront which also includes core concepts of ship handling through theory as well as by using simulator exercises on the simulator. The simulator exercises are designed to enhance teamwork and aspects of resource management like communication, challenge & response, situational awareness, leadership and decision making, including optimum use of all available bridge equipment, etc.

Shipping companies will find that this course helps give invaluable knowledge and confidence to their staff in handling ship.  In addition, the course addresses the Bridge Team Management aspect, which is so crucial to safe navigation, covering the topics listed in STCW (2010) Manila Convention, Section A - VIII/2 and also includes relevant aspects of the IMO modular course 1.22.