BRM - Bridge Resource Management
MRM - Maritime Resource management
Maritime Resource Management or Bridge Resource Management STCW course - Internationally Certified Training
This training program introduces human factors elements in maritime operations, aimed to prevent accidents at sea cause by human error. By identifying and minimising risk through training this course provides candidates with exemplary behavioural models to ensure that sound resource management underpins all operations and procedures within
their working environment.
Aims to reduce the risk of incidents by encouraging safe and responsible behaviour.
The course aims to foster positive attitudes favouring good personal communication, excellence in leadership skills and compliance with operating procedures.
The principles covered include:
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An understanding of the Human Factor within the Maritime environment
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Recognition of the significance of consistent good management and teamwork
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A willingness to change behaviour in a positive direction
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Awareness of the importance of using common management-related terminology
Who should participate?
Bridge Resource Management is ideal for deck and engineering officers, maritime pilots and shore-based personnel who have interaction with the shipping environment and require professional development in this area. The objective is to ensure that sound resource management practices underpin everyday operations.
The Maritime Resource Management (MRM) course meets the following sections of the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments:
Reg. A-II/1 for Bridge Resource Management
Reg. A-III/1 for Engine-room Resource Management
Reg. A-II/2 and A-III/2 for Use Leadership and Managerial Skills
Reg. A-II/1, A-III/1, and A-III/6 for Application of Leadership and Team working Skills
The MRM/BRM course meets and exceeds the STCW requirements for Bridge Resource Management & Emergency Response Management.
The Maritime Resource Management Course is a further development of the original SAS Bridge Resource Management Course. Maritime Resource Management is defined as the use and coordination of all the skills, knowledge, experiences and resources available to the crew to accomplish or achieve the goals of safety and efficiency.
The course is designed to minimise the risk of incidents by favouring good personal communication, excellence in leadership skills and compliance with operating procedures. FMSC is accredited to run the MRM course on behalf of The Swedish Club training establishment. The course moreover includes principles regarding BRM as outlined in the STCW Code.
Certification
The following certificate will be issued by FMSC to participants who successfully complete* the course:
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Bridge Resource Management, in accordance with STCW Reg VIII/2 and Code Section A-VIII/2, Part 3 and 4, paragraphs 8-51.
*100% attendance, full participation and completion of all exercises is required.