Bridge Team Management
| Course requirement |
STCW Recommended |
| Duration in days/hours |
3/30 |
| Price |
on demand |
| STCW reference: |
Table A-II-2 and regulation VIII/2, section A-VIII/2 and B-VIII/2 |
| Course schedule: |
| 26-April-2010 |
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| 10-May-2010 |
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| 24-May-2010 |
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Description:
In particular, trainees will gain:
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familiarization with use of engine and help for ship maneuvering (of the ships model),
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an understanding of the effects on the behaviour of the ship of wind, current, shallow water, banks and narrow channels,
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an awareness of the importance of planning a passage or maneuver and need for an alternative plan,
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an understanding and awareness of effective bridge procedures and bridge teamwork during Watchkeeping and ship handling, in normal and in emergency situations,
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an understanding and awareness of a good interactive communication style,
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an understanding of each persons authority level within the bridge team,
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an understanding of the correct VHF communications procedures when in restricted waters, and feedback to Master,
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benefit of building up a common shared mental model of the planned passage, to understand & respect the fact, that others sailing on smaller vessels do not necessarily understand the difficulties in maneuvering a fully laden VLCC in congested and narrow waters.
