Bridge and Engine Room Resource Management (Combined)

By integrating the Maritime Centre’s bridge and engine room simulators into a single, fully connected vessel environment, this advanced resource management programme provides a realistic operational setting in which deck and engineering teams work together to manage routine and abnormal situations.

The course develops the critical human-factor competencies required for safe and effective vessel operations, with particular emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communication, situational awareness, workload management, and collaborative decision-making.

This company-focused course is intended for mixed teams of deck and engineering officers, allowing participants to develop resource management skills within their normal operational structure. Training is most effective when delegates represent a range of ranks and responsibilities across both departments.

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for effective bridge and engine room resource management within an integrated vessel operating environment.

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

• apply effective leadership and management principles to coordinate bridge and engine room activities during routine, abnormal, and emergency operations.
• utilise available personnel, information, and equipment resources to support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible vessel operations.
• demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and coordination between deck and engineering personnel to achieve shared operational objectives.
• recognise the influence of human factors, including cultural differences, personality traits, stress, fatigue, and workload, on individual and team performance.
• maintain situational awareness and make informed decisions in dynamic and complex operational environments.
• identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, including those arising from human error and organisational factors.
• apply structured and systematic approaches to planning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational problem-solving.
• detect developing error chains and take appropriate corrective action before incidents escalate.
• understand the key management priorities associated with critical stages of vessel operations, including vessel familiarisation, commissioning activities, departure preparation, and emergency response.
• support the development of team members through effective briefing, coaching, mentoring, debriefing, and performance feedback.
• evaluate personal and team performance, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• identify training and competency requirements necessary to maintain operational readiness and emergency preparedness at both individual and team levels.

The delegate’s performance and understanding will be continuously assessed throughout the course. A certificate will be issued by demonstration that the defined objectives have been met.