National Maritime College of Ireland

Course Name:

Bridge Resource Management for Pilots (BRMP)

Course Price:

€1000 (Prices are charged on a per person basis.)

Short Description:

This 3-day course will address the human factors that contribute to errors and accidents at sea, with particular emphasis in pilotage waters, and provide underpinning knowledge and techniques to minimise such accidents.

Course Type:

Port Sector Training

Full Description:

INTRODUCTION:

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has recommended that ships’ pilots should receive Bridge Resource Management training. The recommendations are given in IMO Resolution 960 (XXIII) Annex 1 Paragraph 5.3. This course has been developed to implement the IMO recommendations by combining high quality lectures, teamwork exercises and world class standard simulation.

COURSE RATIONALE:

Accident investigation boards have concluded that about 80% of all accidents are related to human error. It is considered that human error is related to management skills, operator status, working environment and decision making. Traditionally, mariners were considered to be trained and certified at skills levels of operational competency and no mandatory training was given in the area of the effective use of human resources. This course addresses the human factors that contribute to errors and accidents at sea, with particular emphasis in pilotage waters, and provide underpinning knowledge and techniques to minimise such accidents.

COURSE AIMS:

- To provide the knowledge and attitude in relation to the principles of Bridge Resource Management, with particular reference to the role of ships’ pilots, in the safe and efficient operation of ships in restricted and congested waters.

- To appreciate that human factors affect performance and the risk of accidents.

- To appreciate the value of teamwork and the use of standard operating procedures.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

- State the principles of Bridge Resource Management.
- Participate in a team environment.
- Analyse error chains and state methods for breaking same.
- Appreciate the need for situational awareness.
- Implement a satisfactory Master/OOW – Pilot relationship.
- Outline the benefits of leadership, bridge organisation and team work.
- Carry out effective communications.
- Carry out emergency situation procedures.