BTM (BRIDGE TEAM MANAGEMENT)
Approvals PMO TO STCW 95-A-II/2-
Course Duration 24 hours
The candidate must:
· have medical fitness certificate
· have ARPA management level certificate
· have at least 18 months watch-keeping as officer in charge of a navigational watch
Assessment Formal practical assessment
Teaching Method Theory sessions (4 hrs)
Practical exercises (20 hrs)
Course Fee On demand
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The trainees who successfully complete this course will have gain experience in handling ships under various conditions and will make a more effective contribution to the bride team during ship manoeuvering.
On completion of the training, trainees should:
· Be able to prepare and execute a detailed passage plan
· Be aware of the need to achieve the best use of available resources for the safe navigation of the ship
· Be able to use effective communication skills within a bridge team
· Be aware of the necessity and value of effective response to navigational emergencies
· Be able to interpret and make proper use of the ships manoeuvring data