Bridge Resource Management

Code bridge-team · STCW A-II/1, A-II/2

Bridge Resource Management (BRM) / Bridge Team Management under STCW A-II/1 and A-II/2. Human-element course covering leadership, situational awareness, communication, error-trapping, fatigue management, decision-making under pressure. Required for OOW and Master ranks; commonly refreshed every five years as part of CoC revalidation.

Prerequisites: —
Duration: 32 hours
Validity: 5 years
Refresher: —
Typical cost: ~$480 USD

Where to take this course

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Bridge Resource Management: FAQ

What is the Bridge Resource Management (BRIDGE-TEAM) certification?: Bridge Resource Management (BRM) / Bridge Team Management under STCW A-II/1 and A-II/2. Human-element course covering leadership, situational awareness, communication, error-trapping, fatigue management, decision-making under pressure. Required for OOW and Master ranks; commonly refreshed every five years as part of CoC revalidation. Referenced in STCW table A-II/1, A-II/2. Category: Navigation.
Who needs BRIDGE-TEAM?: BRIDGE-TEAM applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW table A-II/1, A-II/2. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without BRIDGE-TEAM, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
How long does BRIDGE-TEAM take?: Typical course duration is 32 hours (4 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.
How much does BRIDGE-TEAM cost?: Typical cost is around US$480 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.
Where can I get BRIDGE-TEAM?: BRIDGE-TEAM is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.
How long is BRIDGE-TEAM valid?: 5 years from issue. Plan your revalidation course before the expiry date; lapsed certificates may require re-sitting the full course rather than a refresher, and operators may refuse to extend a contract while a critical certificate is expired.

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Bridge Resource Management: FAQ

What is the Bridge Resource Management (BRIDGE-TEAM) certification?

Who needs BRIDGE-TEAM?

BRIDGE-TEAM applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW table A-II/1, A-II/2. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without BRIDGE-TEAM, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.

How long does BRIDGE-TEAM take?

Typical course duration is 32 hours (4 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.

How much does BRIDGE-TEAM cost?

Typical cost is around US$480 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.

Where can I get BRIDGE-TEAM?

BRIDGE-TEAM is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.

How long is BRIDGE-TEAM valid?

5 years from issue. Plan your revalidation course before the expiry date; lapsed certificates may require re-sitting the full course rather than a refresher, and operators may refuse to extend a contract while a critical certificate is expired.