Course syllabus adopted 2025-02-12 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameBridge resource management
- CodeSJM112
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTSJKL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 75168
- Maximum participants60 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Open for exchange studentsYes
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0125 Written and oral assignments, part A 3 c Grading: UG | 3 c | ||||||
| 0225 Laboratory, part B 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
- Reto Weber
- Lecturer, Maritime Studies, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses:SJM33 Advanced collision avoidance
SJM080 Shiphandling and navigation in confined waters
SJO901 Organisation and on board leadership
Aim
The aim of the course is to consolidate and develop skills on an operational and management level regarding the effective management and use of all resources (human and technical) to ensure safe and efficient navigation.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
(L1) Develop a plan for a voyage or passage including task delegation, checklists and procedures.(L2) Understand the importance of Bridge Resource Management (BRM), as a process and practice of using all available information and assistance to ensure that navigators make the best possible decisions, and that those inevitable human mistakes and technical failures are captured and mitigated before they can cause any harm.
(L3) Appreciate the complexity of todays advanced bridge systems and be able to make maximum use of it.
(L4) Apply bridge procedures, checklists and BRM tools including technical resources in simulated normal and critical situations.
Content
Voyage planning according to IMO Res. A.893 with special regard to ECDIS planning.
Working with pilots and VTS.
Bridge procedures and checklists for normal and critical situations.
Bridge Resource Management:
o Human factor theory and human limitations
o Situational awareness,
o Resource management and decision making
o Leadership and teamwork
o Assertiveness
o Effective communication
o Cultural awareness
o Planning and prioritization
o Assessing risks
o Stress coping, rest and fatigue
Simulation exercises: monitoring the vessel's progress and position during the execution of a prepared plan in normal and critical situations.
Working with pilots and VTS.
Bridge procedures and checklists for normal and critical situations.
Bridge Resource Management:
o Human factor theory and human limitations
o Situational awareness,
o Resource management and decision making
o Leadership and teamwork
o Assertiveness
o Effective communication
o Cultural awareness
o Planning and prioritization
o Assessing risks
o Stress coping, rest and fatigue
Simulation exercises: monitoring the vessel's progress and position during the execution of a prepared plan in normal and critical situations.
Organisation
The course is designed to focus on practical bridge teamwork. Participating students are divided into bridge teams and are expected to function as teams both in the preparation and execution of the exercises. The lectures aim at providing a theoretical background and a foundation for the preparation and execution of the compulsory simulation exercises. The preparation includes voyage planning, development of procedures, checklists, supporting documents and discussions on team performance.Lectures: 16 lectures totalling 34 hours.
Exercises: 6 simulation exercises totalling 24 hours
Preparatory work: Approximately 100 hours
Literature
See course home-page.Examination including compulsory elements
Approved hand-in assignments.
Approved performance in the simulator exercises. The criteria for assessing and grading the performance are published for each simulator exercise. After each simulation exercise the teams performance is discussed during the de-briefing. As a rule, the whole bridge teams performance will be graded but individual assessment may be applied.
Approved performance in the simulator exercises. The criteria for assessing and grading the performance are published for each simulator exercise. After each simulation exercise the teams performance is discussed during the de-briefing. As a rule, the whole bridge teams performance will be graded but individual assessment may be applied.
Part 1 Hand in assignments (3hp)
Hand-in assignments related to preparatory work for the simulator exercises (checklists, voyage plans, task delegation, etc.) (U,G) (Learning outcome L1)
Hand-in assignment of the complete voyage plan (U,G) (Learning outcome L1)
Hand-in assignments related to preparatory work for the simulator exercises (checklists, voyage plans, task delegation, etc.) (U,G) (Learning outcome L1)
Hand-in assignment of the complete voyage plan (U,G) (Learning outcome L1)
Part 2 Simulations (4,5hp) Simulator assessment
(U,3,4,5) (Learning outcome L2, L3 and L4)
(U,3,4,5) (Learning outcome L2, L3 and L4)
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.