MT-4133
Bridge Resource Management
Course Description
A capstone assessment program allowing deck, undergraduate students an opportunity to demonstrate competency in Bridge Resource Management and Watchstanding for STCW 95 and USCG licensing requirements. Students successfully completing these competencies are capable of undertaking all of the duties and responsibilities expected of a deck watchkeeping officer. Upon successful completion of this course, a U.S. Coast Guard approved certificate is issued certifying that the holder demonstrates appropriate competence in watchkeeping, bridge team management, and bridge resource management, meeting the standards prescribed by IMO/STCW and the U.S. Coast Guard. [Lab time required]
Entrance Requirements
As per USCG, Academy and Marine Transportation Department requirements, any student enrolled in this course must have previously successfully satisfied the following prerequisites:
- MT 3231 Applied Shiphandling (Grade of 60 or better)
- MT 3222 ARPA (Grade of 70 or better and all ARPA assessments completed)
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:
- OICNW-A2.2 Thorough knowledge of the Principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch
- OICNW-A2.4 The use of information from navigational equipment for maintaining a safe navigational watch
- OICNW-A2.6 The use of reporting in accordance with the General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and with VTS procedures
- OICNW-A2.7 BRM allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources
- OICNW-A2.7 BRM effective communication
- OICNW-A2.7 BRM assertiveness and leadership
- OICNW-A2.7 BRM obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
- OICNW-A2.7 BRM consideration of team experience
- OICNW-C7.4 BRM allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources
- OICNW-C7.4 BRM effective communication onboard and ashore
- OICNW-C7.4 BRM decisions reflect consideration of team experiences
- OICNW-C7.4 BRM assertiveness and leadership, including motivation
- OICNW-C7.4 BRM obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
- OICNW-C7.5 Decision Making: situation and risk assessment
- OICNW-C7.5 Decision Making: identify and consider generated options
- OICNW-C7.5 Decision Making: selecting course of action
- OICNW-C7.5 Decision Making: evaluation of outcome effectiveness
Demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:
- OICNW-1-2A Fix by two bearings
- OICNW-1-5A Determine gyro compass error by bearing of range
- OICNW-1-5B Determine magnetic compass error
- OICNW-1-5C Determine magnetic compass deviation
- OICNW-5-1A Maneuver for man overboard
- OICNW-5-1B Course change of more than 450°
- OICNW-5-1C Emergency stop
Other Objectives
After successfully completing the course the student will:
- Satisfactorily perform the duties of an Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch.
- Demonstrate knowledge of principles of ships' maneuvering characteristics
- Demonstrate ability to perform simple maneuvers and operations with varying vessels
- Demonstrate ability to be a successful member of a Bridge Team
- Demonstrate proper voyage planning principles and techniques.