Bridge Team Management Training (BTT)

Course summary:

The aim of this training is to promote the use of procedures for effective bridge team management.

Duration: 5 day course

Dates available:

Please contact the Marine Booking Centre on 0191 427 3772 or email marine@stc.ac.uk

Course content:

This course will provide a vehicle for improving the efficiency of navigating officers' performance.
Topics include:

Passage planning
Ship handling
Port departure and entry
Communications
Risk assessment
Working with masters and pilots
Emergency procedures
Organisation of the bridge team

Using the ship’s bridge simulator a series of exercises are set for the candidates in order to demonstrate their abilities in the above areas.

Entry requirements:

Candidates should hold a certificate of competency as officer in charge of a navigational watch (STCW Reg II/1) and gained some experience in performing chartwork and conducting routine tasks associated with standard navigational procedures and equipment