Bridge Resource Management (BRM)

Question 1

Knowledge of the principles of BRM

Answer 1

• Allocation, and prioritization of resources
• Effective Communication
• Assertiveness and leadership
• Situational awareness
• Consideration of team experience

Question 2

Practical applications of BRM and supporting documentation

Answer 2

BRM principals can be applied to almost any operation:

• Including bethering and securing.
• Watch Keeping.
• Bunkering fuel oil
• Drills
• Training
• Machine operation
• loading of cargo

the supporting documents for BRM are contained in the company training manuals and S.O.P

Question 3

Organisation of the crew for watchkeeping when underway and at anchor in clear or reduced visibility, emergency duties and routine maintenance duties, including the use of standing orders, the requirements of crewing and watchkeeping rules, risk assessment, hazard identification and management of fatigue.

Answer 3

• Rostering of crew to manage fatigue.
• Rotation of crew to ensure all tasks are being completed corrected and checked upon handover to the next crew.
• Crew should be fit for duty and should be sufficiently trained and hold the required qualifications for there roll.
• Tasks to be delegated to more crew at times of reduced visibility or high traffic density or rough weather.
• Standing orders to be followed, Crew should have a good understanding for there responsibility’s within there roll

Question 4

Master’s responsibilities in relation to BRM and watchkeeping

Answer 4

• Ensure the bridge team is structured
• Crew to be communicating using closed loop communication and are aware that they should use challenge back if needed
• Crew to be trained, qualified and fit for duty/ well rested and not fatigued
• Have a safe working environment for all crew to be in
• Crew are aware of there muster and every day rolls
• Crew are aware of Masters standing orders and should follow them unless directed otherwise by the Master

Question 5

Understanding of BRM techniques in a range of command situations

Answer 5

• Adopting a cautious strategy and contingency plans to be in place.
• Using a fair and appropriate management style to deal manage crew.
• Passage planning and crew briefing including toolbox talks.
• Closed loop communication to be put into practice.
• Challenge back to be encouraged
• Safety error management
• Masters standing orders