Engine Room Resource Management

Code erm · STCW A-III/1, A-III/2

Engine Room Resource Management under STCW A-III/1 and A-III/2 — engine-room counterpart to BRM. Watchkeeping team coordination, leadership, decision-making under engine-room emergencies, communication with bridge during failure events. Required for engineer OOW and management-level engineers.

Prerequisites: —
Duration: 32 hours
Validity: 5 years
Refresher: —
Typical cost: ~$450 USD

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Engine Room Resource Management: FAQ

What is the Engine Room Resource Management (ERM) certification?: Engine Room Resource Management under STCW A-III/1 and A-III/2 — engine-room counterpart to BRM. Watchkeeping team coordination, leadership, decision-making under engine-room emergencies, communication with bridge during failure events. Required for engineer OOW and management-level engineers. Referenced in STCW table A-III/1, A-III/2. Category: Engineering.
Who needs ERM?: ERM applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW table A-III/1, A-III/2. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without ERM, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
How long does ERM 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 ERM cost?: Typical cost is around US$450 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 ERM?: ERM 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 ERM 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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Engine Room Resource Management: FAQ

What is the Engine Room Resource Management (ERM) certification?

Who needs ERM?

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

How long does ERM 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 ERM cost?

Typical cost is around US$450 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 ERM?

ERM 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 ERM 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.